Lightning — Chesterfield, South Carolina
2011-06-21 · near Ruby, Chesterfield, South Carolina
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
EM reported 4 people struck by lightning at a ball field in Ruby. Two adults, one refused treatment and the 26 yr old male died. Two other males, ages 10 and 19 were treated and released.
Wider weather episode
Clusters of thunderstorms produced wind damage and hail across the forecast area of central South Carolina. Wind damage was mainly confined to trees and powerlines.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 302077. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.