Lightning — Skagit, Washington
2007-06-24 · near Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington
5
Injuries
Event narrative
Skagit county sheriff reported that 5 people were injured and taken to the hospital after lightning struck a tree near Sedro Woolley and the current hit the five sheltering under a gazebo near to the tree.
Wider weather episode
Thunderstorms dropped up to 1/2 inch diameter hail and produced lightning. Lightning struck a tree near Sedro Woolley and the current hit 5 people sheltering under a gazebo next to the tree. All five were taken to the hospital.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 39103. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.