Lightning in Madison County, Alabama

Lightning July 16, 2012 · Madison County, Alabama

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 40 year old male was struck by lightning in the driveway of his residence near the intersection of Bell Factory Road and Red Rock Drive. The person was transported to the hospital and died five days later on the 20th. Exact time of the lightning strike is unknown.

The wider storm

Clusters of strong thunderstorms developed during the mid to late afternoon hours. Lightning killed one male at his residence in Madison County. Many of the storms produced frequent cloud to ground lightning, small hail and gusty winds. The lightning sparked several fires around the area, one causing severe damage to a home in Madison County.

Began near Bell Factory (34.8055, -86.4641).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 400154. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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