Lightning in Jackson County, Wisconsin

Lightning June 15, 2014 · Jackson County, Wisconsin

Death

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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

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Vaudreuil (44.2938, -90.8560).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 527485. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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