NC Among States with Highest Lightning Deaths: How to Stay Safe During Peak Storm Season

North Carolina among states with most lightning deaths

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Lightning strikes cause the deaths of nearly 20 people in the U.S. every year with hundreds more severely injured, the National Weather Service reports. The summer months mark a busy time as peak lightning season, particularly from June through August. So far in 2025, lightning has killed four people, including a K-9 officer in eastern North Carolina who was hit while fishing back in mid-April. This is the 23rd lightning f…

North Carolina now in top 5 states for lightning deaths

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — July ranks highest in terms of lightning-related deaths and injuries in the United States. Plus, for the first time, North Carolina ranks in the top five states for lightning-related deaths. It is something that hits close to home. According to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, a 53 year old man was struck by lightning Sunday afternoon while idling in a boat near Marsh Creek at Scott’s Hill Marina. A recent …

NC among states with highest lightning deaths: How to stay safe during peak storm season

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Lightning strikes cause the deaths of nearly 20 people in the U.S. every year with hundreds more severely injured, the National Weather Service reports. The summer months mark a busy time as peak lightning season, particularly from June through August. So far in 2025, lightning has killed four people, including a K-9 officer in eastern North Carolina who was hit while fishing back in mid-April. This is the 23rd lightning f…

North Carolina now in top 5 states for lightning deaths; Tips for storm safety

July ranks highest in terms of lightning-related deaths and injuries in the United States.