Lightning — St. Clair, Alabama

2025-06-29 · near Easonville, St. Clair, Alabama

Event narrative

Lightning struck a boat on Logan Martin Lake near Pirate Island, resulting in two injuries. One was transported to a hospital. The boat caught fire and sank shortly afterwards.

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a boat on Lake Logan Martin during the afternoon of June 29, resulting in two injuries. An hour later, a strike at Camp Ascca in Tallapoosa County resulted in extensive damage to the dining hall and appliances, forcing temporary closure of the camp. The next evening, a small bowing segment moved southward along the Mississippi state line, briefly becoming severe and causing tree damage near Gainesville in Sumter County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1259348. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.