Lightning — Mecklenburg, North Carolina
2003-07-29 · near Matthews, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
3
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
$30K
Property damage
Event narrative
Three people were killed and another injured when lightning struck a large oak tree, which then fell on and crushed the vehicle they were sitting in. Two other vehicles were damaged by the fallen tree.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5330382. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.