Lightning in Sierra County, California

Lightning July 25, 2020 · Sierra County, California

Death

Injury

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 47-year-old Nevada man died after being struck by lightning while on a jet ski at Stampede Reservoir in Sierra County on Saturday 25 July. His body went underwater near the boat ramp and divers later found his body 20 yards from the shoreline. The lightning also struck the man's son, who was knocked unconscious and was severely burned according to an eyewitness.

The wider storm

Weak mid-level shortwave troughing and increased moisture allowed for thunderstorms to develop the 15th through the 27th.

Began near Sierraville Drwtr Ar (39.4707, -120.1339).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 917804. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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