Lightning — Marion, Oregon

2014-05-17 · near Woodburn, Marion, Oregon

Event narrative

Multiple sources reported that lightning struck a residence in Woodburn, OR on the Oregon Golf Association Golf Course causing a significant fire. The second floor of the home was completely destroyed.

Wider weather episode

A home in Woodburn, Oregon caught on Fire after being struck by lightning. There were also 2000 customers without power in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties from lightning.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 516439. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.