Lightning in Salem (c) County, Virginia

Lightning June 26, 2013 · Salem (c) County, Virginia

$150K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Lightning struck a house in the 500 block of Craig Avenue. The strike impacted the electrical system of the house and caused a fire that started in the basement. In addition to damage to the electrical system, the house sustained smoke damage. Firefighting efforts also caused water damage to the house. Damage values are estimated. The two residents in the structure at the time of the strike were able to leave without injury.

The wider storm

Storms developed during the afternoon heating period in a moisture laden atmosphere. Some of these storms increased to severe levels and produced damaging winds and large hail.

Began near Salem (c) (37.3019, -80.0495).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 463775. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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