Lightning in Washington County, Minnesota

Lightning July 21, 2009 · Washington County, Minnesota

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 14 year old girl was struck by lightning as she played under a tree during a thunderstorm. She later died at a hospital from her injuries.

The wider storm

Several factors led to severe hail development across portions of Minnesota Tuesday afternoon, July 21st. These factors included a strong disturbance, a low freezing level, and a weak frontal boundary which caused numerous thunderstorms to develop and produce hail as large as golf ball size. In addition to the hail, frequent lightning strikes led to an individual being struck by lightning under a tree.

Began near Stillwater (45.0529, -92.8119).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 173490. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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