Lightning — Josephine, Oregon

2007-07-11 · near Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon

Event narrative

The steeple of the Newman United Methodist Church was struck twice this day, damaging the steeple, windows, organ, and some other stuff. Damage amounted to $60,000.

Wider weather episode

Monsoonal moisture combined with strong surface heating made for scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms on this date. A few of the thunderstorms achieved severe status.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 59375. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.