Lightning — Linn, Iowa

2015-06-20 · near Palo, Linn, Iowa

Event narrative

A 42 year old female was struck and killed by lightning while camping at the Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area near Palo.

Wider weather episode

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.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (42.0600, -91.8000)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 585425. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.