Lightning in Marion County, Indiana
Lightning June 11, 2009 · Marion County, Indiana
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A ten year old boy was killed and two others were injured while fishing at a campground at 4141 West Southport Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. This was the first death due to lightning in the state for 2009.
The wider storm
Widespread showers and thunderstorms moved from west to east across the region, producing moderate to heavy rainfall during the early morning hours. Areal Flood Warnings were issued for a number of counties in Central Indiana. Also, a child was fatally struck by lightning at a Perry Township campground, just south of Indianapolis.
Began near Indianapolis (39.6597, -86.2148).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 186284. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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