Lightning — Volusia, Florida
2025-06-20 · near Coronado Beach, Volusia, Florida
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Multiple news outlets report that a 29 year old man from Colorado was struck by lightning while standing in ankle deep water on the beach near South Atlantic Ave and 27th Ave in New Smyrna Beach. The man was transported to the hospital in critical condition, but later died.
Wider weather episode
A bolt from the blue struck and killed a man visiting New Smyrna Beach from Colorado.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272100. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.