Lightning — Marion, Indiana

2009-06-11 · near Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 186284. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.