Two hospitalized as lightning strikes 14 people in Mustang Park, Texas
At least two people were hospitalized after lightning struck 14 people at Mustang Park on Lake Benbrook in north Texas on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
Vehicle damaged by a lightning stirk at Mustang park on Lake Benbrook, on June 1, 2025. Credit: Cresson Volunteer Fire Department
Lightning struck a group of people at Mustang Park on Lake Benbrook, North Texas, on Sunday evening, June 1, according to the Cresson Fire Department.
At least 14 people were struck by lightning just before 18:30 local time (LT) on Sunday. Two of the victims were hospitalized, while the others were treated at the scene.
Lightning struck the region as thunderstorms moved through, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the area at around 18:55 LT on Sunday. A tree and a vehicle were also damaged by the lightning.
Storms continued moving across the state through Monday, June 2, with apple-sized hail reported in some areas on Monday night.
On Tuesday, storm activity is expected to increase through the afternoon into the night. The storms are forecast to subside overnight, with some lingering showers on Wednesday morning before intensifying again in the afternoon.
Large hail is expected to be the main threat during this period.
Rishav Kothari is Editor-in-Chief of The Watchers, where he runs the newsroom and covers earthquakes, volcanoes, severe weather and space weather.
