Lightning in Butler County, Ohio

Lightning September 4, 2011 · Butler County, Ohio

Death

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Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A man was struck and killed by lightning while camping.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms developed during the afternoon on September 3rd and continued to develop into the early morning hours on September 4th. Some of these thunderstorms became severe. The main threats from these storms were damaging thunderstorm winds and large hail.

Began near West Chester (39.3095, -84.4265).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 351580. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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