Lightning in Berkeley County, South Carolina

Lightning August 15, 2025 · Berkeley 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

Emergency management and local media reports indicated a lightning strike causing a house fire to a townhome on Pine Shadow Drive in Goose Creek. Damage to a chimney could be seen on a video.

The wider storm

A shortwave passing across the region encountered an environment displaying deep moisture and warm temperatures, supporting thunderstorms across Southeast South Carolina.

Began near Goose Creek (32.9700, -80.0200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1292392. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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