Lightning in Elk County, Pennsylvania

Lightning August 13, 2005 · Elk County, Pennsylvania

Injuries

What the National Weather Service wrote

Fifteen persons were injured from a lightning strike at the Elk County Fair in Kersey, about 5 miles south-southwest of St. Marys. About 7 were transported to the hospital for treatment. Most of the victims were trying to hold down a tent at the fairgrounds when the tent was struck. The charge traveled through the ground to a food concession stand next to the tent where 4 other persons leaning on a metal counter were also shocked.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5469724. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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