Lightning in Stark County, Ohio

Lightning August 2, 2017 · Stark County, Ohio

Death

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

An 82 year old man was struck by lightning and killed while working outside. This incident occurred just outside of Brewster.

The wider storm

A cold front moved across northern Ohio on August 2nd. Scattered thunderstorms developed along this front. At least one of the thunderstorms became severe.

Began near North Brewster (40.7209, -81.6123).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 730576. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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