Lightning in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Lightning May 25, 1998 · Berks County, Pennsylvania

Death

The wider storm

A 37-year-old male was struck and killed by lightning at the Golden Oakes Golf Course in Ruscombmanor Township in Berks County. The gentleman was leaving for shelter on the fourth hole of the golf course when lightning struck him in the face.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5660097. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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