Lightning — Ocean, New Jersey

2025-07-16 · near Jackson, Ocean, New Jersey

Event narrative

There was 1 fatality and 14 injuries reported at an archery range in Jackson Township due to a lightning strike.

Wider weather episode

A stalled boundary over New Jersey resulted in a few isolated sub-severe thunderstorms developing over the state. Frequent lightning was observed with some thunderstorms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1284922. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.