Lightning — Harrison, West Virginia
1997-08-17 · near Clarksburg, Harrison, West Virginia
1
Direct deaths
$35K
Property damage
Event narrative
A lightning strike ignited a house fire in a Summit Park one floor house, killing the 81 year od woman sleeping inside. The bolt travelled into the home on an electric wire serving an outdoor light fixture.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5615646. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.