Lightning — Blount, Alabama

2002-07-29 · near Oneonta, Blount, Alabama

Event narrative

A two-year-old boy was struck by lightning and eventually died from the injuries. The injury occurred as the boy was outside helping his family in the garden about 4.5 miles west of Oneonta.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5306614. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.