Lightning — Jackson, Wisconsin
2014-06-15 · near Vaudreuil, Jackson, Wisconsin
1
Direct deaths
$82K
Property damage
Event narrative
An elderly lady died from smoke inhalation after a lightning strike started her house on fire in Black River Falls. At least three other nearby homes also suffered some electrical damage.
Wider weather episode
Lightning from morning thunderstorms, started a house fire in Black River Falls (Jackson County) on June 15th. One person lost their life in the resulting fire from smoke inhalation while at least three other homes in the neighborhood also suffered electrical damage.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 527485. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.