Lightning in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Lightning June 28, 2026 · New Hanover County, North Carolina

$10K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Lightning started a fire in the attic of a home on Cascade Road.

Lightning damaged two homes in North Carolina during the evening hours.

Began near East Wilmington (34.2000, -77.8900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1336254. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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