Lightning — Trempealeau, Wisconsin

2011-08-01 to 2011-08-02 · near Pigeon Falls, Trempealeau, Wisconsin

$1.2M

Property damage

Event narrative

Lightning struck a one hundred thirty-nine year old church and caused a fire. Firefighters from 3 communities battled the fire for several hours. Major damage occurred to the roof and steeple but falling debris and water damaged the exposed interior. The building was later declared a total loss with estimates of $1.2 million to replace it.

Wider weather episode

Lightning from thunderstorms along a cold front struck a one hundred thirty-nine year old church in Pigeon Falls (Trempealeau County) and caused a fire. The church suffered major damage with the fire destroying much of the roof and steeple while falling debris and water damaged the interior. The church was later declared a total loss with estimates to replace the building at $1.2 million. Firefighters from three communities battled the blaze for several hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 334287. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.