Lightning Strike Hits Bradenton Water Tower, Captured on Body Camera
A significant lightning strike was captured on body camera footage impacting a water tower in Bradenton on Thursday afternoon.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 7, 2026 —
A water tower in Bradenton was struck by lightning on Thursday afternoon, an event that was captured on body camera footage.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon. Details regarding the exact time of the lightning strike were not provided. The location of the impact was a water tower in Bradenton.
The striking of the water tower by lightning was recorded on body camera. The footage shows the moment of impact. No further details were provided about the contents of the footage, such as its duration or specific visual elements.
The cause of the incident was identified as a lightning strike. The extent of any damage to the water tower was not specified in the available information. The operational status of the water tower following the lightning strike was also not provided.
Information regarding any potential cause for the lightning strike or whether weather conditions were particularly severe at the time was not available. Similarly, any response from local authorities or utility services following the event has not been detailed.
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