Lightning — Hamilton, Ohio
2019-08-30 · near Cummingsville, Hamilton, Ohio
2
Direct deaths
1
Injuries
$1K
Property damage
Event narrative
Three women were jogging in Spring Grove Cemetery when a thunderstorm rolled in. The women took cover under a large oak tree, but all three women were hit when lightning struck. One women was killed immediately, the other two were injured. A second women passed away five days later. F27UT. F55UT.
Wider weather episode
Strong to severe thunderstorms developed ahead of an upper level disturbance and a surface cold front.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 842514. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.