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Lightning — Du Page, Illinois

June 26, 2005 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
1
Property damage
—
Area
Du Page

Event narrative (NOAA)

Two people were struck by lightning in their backyard. A 15 year old male was taken to the hospital where he died. A 51 year old male recovered from his injuries.

Other notable lightning events in Illinois

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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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