Lightning — Hot Spring, Arkansas

1998-04-27 · near Malvern, Hot Spring, Arkansas

Event narrative

Lightning struck the county library building in Malvern, resulting in a fire. The fire initially started in the roof and then spread to the rest of the structure. Most of the building and the contents were destroyed. Initial estimates placed the damage at $2.25 million.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5641203. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.