DisasterAtlasUSA

This is a record of past federal disaster declarations, not a forecast. Federal assistance figures are aid obligated under specific programs, not total damages. For current threats, check the National Weather Service and FEMA.

Home / Storms / Florida

Lightning — Martin, Florida

March 25, 2016 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Martin

Event narrative (NOAA)

A 41-year old man was struck by lightning in Jonathan Dickinson State Park, south of Hobe Sound. The man was playing catch with his son in a grassy field when he was struck by lightning on the top of his head. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and died on April 4.

Other notable lightning events in Florida

Charlotte · March 29, 20012 killedBroward · June 8, 20002 killedPolk · July 6, 19982 killedCollier · August 17, 19962 killedOrange · August 16, 19982 killedEscambia · September 8, 20012 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.

Lightning — Martin, Florida, March 25, 2016 | DisasterAtlasUSA