Lightning — Aiken, South Carolina
2008-01-11 · near Aiken, Aiken, South Carolina
1
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
Scattered thunderstorms moved through the Midlands and produced 1 to 2 inches of rain and some intense lightning.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 65412. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.