Lightning — Sierra, California
2020-07-25 · near Sierraville Drwtr Ar, Sierra, California
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
Weak mid-level shortwave troughing and increased moisture allowed for thunderstorms to develop the 15th through the 27th.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 917804. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.