Lightning — Whatcom, Washington

1996-11-09 · near Ferndale, Whatcom, Washington

Wider weather episode

Lightning struck a tree, then arced and struck a house, blowing holes in the roof and a bedroom wall. It also fried numerous appliances causing thousands of dollars damage.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5570835. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.