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LightningMayes, Oklahoma

August 5, 2023 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
3
Property damage
Area
Mayes

Event narrative (NOAA)

Lightning struck and injured four girls who were swimming. All of the girls were taken to local hospitals. One of the girls died from her injuries on August 7th.

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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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