Lightning — Gladwin, Michigan

1996-07-18 · near Gladwin, Gladwin, Michigan

Wider weather episode

No rain fell in Gladwin on this date; however a single bolt of lightning from a distant thunderstorm, struck and killed the pitcher in a mens league softball game. Several in the infield were knocked to the ground by the lightning and three were taken to the hospital that day. The ages of the softball players who were effected ranged from 22 to 53 years of age. The pitcher was throwing warm-up pitches when struck.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5583591. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.