Lightning in Linn County, Iowa
Lightning June 20, 2015 · Linn County, Iowa
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
A 42 year old female was struck and killed by lightning while camping at the Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area near Palo.
The wider storm
Widespread severe thunderstorms from the late morning through the evening hours June 20th, produced large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rains. In addition 4 tornadoes occurred. One tornado resulted in 2 injuries when a house was destroyed. Another person was injured by a lightning strike.
Began near Palo (42.0600, -91.8000).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
4 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 585425. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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