Lightning — Rankin, Mississippi
2025-04-22 · near Barnett Res East, Rankin, Mississippi
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A man was struck and killed by lightning while fishing on the Ross Barnett Reservoir.
Wider weather episode
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.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1263738. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.