Lightning in Colleton County, South Carolina

Lightning July 7, 2025 · Colleton County, South Carolina

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Colleton County Fire and Rescue reported that a Cottageville home was damaged by a lightning strike at 234 Farmer Street. The lightning strike started a fire which damaged electrical wiring in the attic and burned across several rafters. One occupant was treated for smoke inhalation but did not need to be transported to the hospital.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed in the afternoon hours inland of the sea breeze across portions of southeast South Carolina. These storms produced gusty winds and frequent cloud to ground lightning.

Began near Cottageville (32.9373, -80.4764).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1286231. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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