Lightning — Norfolk, Massachusetts

1996-06-08 · near Norfolk, Norfolk, Massachusetts

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a well system in the backyard of a home as many people gathered during an outdoor wedding reception. Sixteen people were hit by the lightning and seven were transported to the hospital. One person was held for observation. Elsewhere in town, four houses and a barn were hit by lightning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5557565. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.