Woman Struck By Lightning In Cedar Rapids

Lightning in the night sky during a thunderstorm

Photo: Getty Images

(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- A woman was struck by lightning in southwest Cedar Rapids just before a severe thunderstorm moved into the area on Sunday.

The woman was outside the Target along Edgewood Road when it happened around 4:30 p.m. She was alert and breathing when first responders arrived.

The worst of Sunday's storm was around 20 miles away when she was hit.


Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content