Lightning — Rock, Wisconsin

1998-08-24 · near Beloit, Rock, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorms moved east and briefly pulsed to severe weather limits, and dumped large hail over parts of southeastern Wisconsin. Another thunderstorm's lightning struck a 139 year-old historical church in Beloit. The resultant fire destroyed the structure, and it's most of the contents were a total loss.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5664527. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.