Woman Struck by Lightning at Cowpens National Battlefield
Emergency crews responded to reports of a woman struck by lightning in Cowpens National Battlefield, South Carolina. She was transported to the hospital. The storm also caused over twenty trees to fall within the park.

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 15, 2026 —
A woman was struck by lightning at Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina, prompting a response from emergency crews. The incident occurred during a severe storm that also uprooted more than twenty trees throughout the park.
Following the lightning strike, the woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The extent of her injuries and her current condition have not been disclosed. Information regarding the specific timing of the incident or the exact location within the battlefield was not immediately available.
The storm’s intensity was evident from the widespread damage, with over twenty trees falling within the park grounds. Park officials have not yet released details regarding any potential closures or assessments of the damage to park facilities.
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