Lightning in Overton County, Tennessee
Lightning June 23, 2007 · Overton County, Tennessee
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A man was struck by lightning while attending an outdoor festival on June 23, 2007. The 47-year-old Indiana man was among a crowd watching a stage show. A bolt of lightning struck the man, knocking him unconscious. No one else was injured. He was leaning against a motorcycle when the bolt hit his right shoulder and exited out both of his feet according to Sheriff's Deputy Sgt. Durham. He was initially taken to Livingston Regionally Hospital, and then he was transferred to Cookeville Regional Hospital. He died the following day on Sunday June 24.
The Junebug Boogie festival is held every summer on private property in the Waterloo area of Overton County. It draws motorcycle and music fans from all over the country. It features shows, games, exhibitions, and contests in the open air. The festival ran for four days from June 21 through June 24.
The wider storm
A man was struck by lightning June 23, 2007 during an outdoor festival.
Began near Waterloo (36.3000, -85.4700).
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 34158. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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