Lightning in Stearns County, Minnesota

Lightning May 6, 2009 · Stearns County, Minnesota

Death

Injury

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Several thunderstorms developed across the St. Cloud area the afternoon of May 6th. An individual was working in his backyard at the time one of the thunderstorms moved through and was struck by lightning. The injuries related to the lightning strike caused his unfortunate death six days later.

Began near Waite Park (45.5564, -94.2009).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 164728. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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