Lightning — Van Buren, Iowa

2003-04-30 · near Keosauqua, Van Buren, Iowa

Wider weather episode

In Lacey-Keosauqua State Park southwest of Keosauqua, Iowa, 2 brothers were struck by lightning while setting up a tent for a camping/hunting trip. One brother survived, but the other died 11 weeks later on his 34th birthday after never coming out of a coma.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5359317. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.