Lightning, Johnson
- When
- October 20, 5:15 PM CST to 8:00 PM CST
- Where
- Johnson County, Iowa City
- Injuries
- 0 direct, 1 indirect
- Reported by
- Fire Department/Rescue
- Coordinates
- 41.670, -91.550
Iowa City's fire department reported that they had three buildings, and one tree set on fire by lightning. Two of the three building fires resulted in fire fighting efforts. One significant structure fire at 623 E. College St had mutual support called from nearby city departments, and sustained significant fire damage. Fire fighters were forced to take the defensive action of pulling firefighters from ladders, due to the continued frequent lightning in the area.