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Lightning — Hamilton, Indiana

April 8, 1999 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Hamilton

Event narrative (NOAA)

A 32 year old male was struck by an isolated cloud-to-ground lightning bolt and became comatose. He died a week later. The man was struck while standing next to a tree in his yard.

Other notable lightning events in Indiana

Decatur · May 28, 19961 killedKnox · July 7, 19981 killedDelaware · July 22, 19981 killedMarion · July 8, 20011 killedFountain · May 30, 20041 killedMarion · July 18, 20061 killed

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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