Lightning in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Lightning June 8, 1996 · Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Injuries

The wider storm

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 5557565. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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