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Mother, 2-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

Aug 24

16 hospitalized after lighting strike at Ohio correctional facility

Aug 13

New York man survives lightning strike caught on camera

Dramatic video shows a man struck by lightning last week on Staten Island during strong storms.

Sep 1

Teen fatally struck by lightning while trying to protect brother

Jul 28

West suburban HS principal loses pets, home to lightning strike

Jul 10

Girl, 8, killed by lightning strike in LaSalle County

Jul 8

Scientists capture sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Nov 27, 2025

Lightning strikes archery range, leaving 1 dead and 13 injured: Police

Jul 17, 2025

Golfer dies week after being struck by lightning on NJ course

Jul 17, 2025

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'Sore!': Unfortunate Golfer Struck by Lightning

Sep 7

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VIDEO: New York man struck by lightning

Sep 2

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Mother, 2-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

Aug 24

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Incredible upward-shooting lightning illuminates Cabo Rojo sky in rare event

Aug 14

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Lightning strike catches tree on fire in Bartlett

Aug 10

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Lightning strike catches tree on fire in Bartlett

Aug 10

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Stunning Slo-Mo Video Shows Lightning Spidering Over Lake Michigan

Aug 10

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Lightning Strikes Too Close for Comfort

Jul 31

Latest Stories

Hebron, Illinois church damaged by fire after possible lightning strike

First responders were at a church fire in McHenry County Thursday night.

Jul 11, 2025

Women knocked unconscious after lightning strike at Florida's JW Marriott resort

The girl's trip took a turn when a storm rolled in, and lightning hit the tiki hut they took cover in.

Jun 24, 2025

15-year-old boy describes moments he was struck by lightning in New York City's Central Park

A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning in New York City's Central Park during a round of severe thunderstorms on Thursday.

Jun 20, 2025

Soccer player killed by lightning strike during match in Peru

Several players were seen falling face first to the ground as the deadly lightning struck the field.

Nov 6, 2024

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Lightning strikes New Jersey sea turtle hospital, causing fire; turtles rushed to safety

Lightning hit a Sea Turtle Recovery Hospital at the Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey, causing the building to catch fire.

Aug 29, 2024