Lightning — Madison, New York

2023-07-24 · near Clockville, Madison, New York

Event narrative

Three construction workers were struck by lightning in the town of Lincoln while sheltering under a tree and waiting for a storm to pass. Unfortunately, all sustained injuries with one of them later passing away due to their injuries.

Wider weather episode

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms moved through Central New York throughout daytime hours. Many storms became severe with strong wind gusts being the main hazard. Two NWS surveys confirmed strong microbursts. Both microbursts resulted in widespread damage that included damage to structures. Unfortunately on this day, three roofers were struck by lightning after taking shelter under a tree while waiting for a storm to pass. One of them succumbed to their injuries a few days after the incident.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1113314. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.