Lightning in Rankin County, Mississippi

Lightning April 22, 2025 · Rankin County, Mississippi

Death

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A man was struck and killed by lightning while fishing on the Ross Barnett Reservoir.

The wider storm

Severe storms produced hail ranging from quarter to ping pong ball size across central and southeast Mississippi. Several vehicles sustained damage as a result of the hail.

Began near Barnett Res East (32.5093, -89.9328).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1263738. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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