Lightning — New Hanover, North Carolina
2020-08-05 · near Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina
2
Direct deaths
$2K
Property damage
Event narrative
Two men were clearing debris after Hurricane Isaias when lightning struck and killed the two men. The lightning also sparked an attic fire at a neighboring house.
Wider weather episode
Two days after Isaias made landfall, lightning caused two deaths.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 922401. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.