1965 — June 8, lightning hits farmer’s dwelling, causing a fire; children die, Jackson, TN–6

–6 Storm Data, V7, N6, p. 73. Asheville, NC: Weather Bureau, ESSA, Dept. Commerce, 1966.

Narrative Information

Storm Data: “Tennessee…Jackson, Madison County…8 [June] 9:30p. apprx. …6 [killed]… Lightning.

“Lightning and resulting fire is suspected to have consumed tenant farmer’s dwelling and six small children.” (Storm Data, V7, N6, p. 73. Asheville, NC: Weather Bureau, ESSA, Dept. Commerce, 1966.)
Source

Environmental Science Service Administration, Weather Bureau. Storm Data, Vol. 7, No. 6, June 1965. Asheville: U.S. Department of Commerce, 1965. Accessed 5-31-2022 at: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/pub/orders/IPS/IPS-456F6476-026B-4703-ABB1-E0017EACD0DC.pdf