Lightning in Aiken County, South Carolina

Lightning January 11, 2008 · Aiken County, South Carolina

Death

Injury

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Fifty six year old Brenda F. Baker was struck and killed by lightning while she was taking a break at her job. A second employee was also struck but only suffered minor injuries.

The wider storm

Scattered thunderstorms moved through the Midlands and produced 1 to 2 inches of rain and some intense lightning.

Began near Aiken (33.5500, -81.7200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 65412. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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