Lightning — St. Clair, Illinois

2001-02-24 · near Paderborn, St. Clair, Illinois

Wider weather episode

A man was killed on his farm near Paderborn by an apparent lightning strike. Authorities believe he was trying to move some cattle inside when the lightning struck, killing him instantly.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5233385. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.