Lightning — New Hanover, North Carolina

2005-08-14 · near Carolina Beach, New Hanover, North Carolina

Event narrative

Lightning struck the beach at Bald Head Island, injuring nine people. Seven were treated at the local hospital for tingling feelings. One boy was in cardiac arrest when rescue units arrived and was revived at the scene. Another boy was knocked unconcious and was also revived at the scene. All the victims were out of the water and on the sand at the time of the strike.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5468751. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.