Lightning in Washington County, Wisconsin

Lightning August 22, 2013 · Washington County, Wisconsin

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Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A dump truck hauling granite was struck by lightning in the southbound lane of highway 41 north of Sherman Road in the Town of Polk. Some of the granite was propelled from the truck. In addition, a 18 inch deep and 3 foot long hole was found in the roadway from the lightning strike. Two vehicles behind the truck suffered wheel and tire damage due to the asphalt debris lying on the highway. No one was injured.

The wider storm

A large thunderstorm complex with embedded severe thunderstorms moved east across southern Wisconsin during the morning hours.

Began near Slinger (43.3024, -88.2420).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 474175. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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