Lightning in Rock County, Wisconsin

Lightning August 24, 1998 · Rock County, Wisconsin

$3.5M

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

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 5664527. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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