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Lightning — Sequoyah, Oklahoma

April 24, 1999 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
1
Property damage
—
Area
Sequoyah

Event narrative (NOAA)

A 36-year old Muldrow man was killed by lightning while fishing in a tournament on the Arkansas River near Lock and Dam 14. A 24-year old companion was also struck by lightning, suffering severe burns on his right arm, shoulder and foot.

Other notable lightning events in Oklahoma

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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