Lightning — Lancaster, Pennsylvania

2014-08-31 · near Oakryn, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Two boys were struck by lightning while running across a field after getting out of the Little Conowingo Creek in Fulton Township near Peach Bottom in Lancaster County. Authorities said the boys were swimming with friends near Nottingham and Soapstone Roads when a thunderstorm moved through the area. One boy was killed while the other sustained minor injuries.

Wider weather episode

An 8-year-old boy was struck and killed by lightning while running across an open field after getting out of the Conowingo Creek in Fulton Township Lancaster County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 533053. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.