Lightning — St. John the Baptist, Louisiana
1998-06-23 · near Edgard, St. John the Baptist, Louisiana
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Direct deaths
Wider weather episode
A man working on a barge along the Mississippi River was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. He died on July 2, 1998 as a result of his lightning strike related injuries.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5654753. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.