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Lightning strikes in the U.S. reach 8-year-high in 2025
Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the U.S. have reached an 8-year-high, according to Vaisala Xweather.
Lightning activity poses a significant danger throughout the year, regardless of the season. Over the past 12 months, the number of lightning strikes across the United States has hit its highest level in eight years,
Lightning struck a giant redwood tree during Thursday’s rainstorm, shattering it to pieces just feet in front of Michael Valdovinos’ home.
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How do lightning strikes occur?
Lightning strikes happen when electricity builds up inside storm clouds and between the clouds and the ground. Inside a thunderstorm, tiny ice particles and small hailstones bump into each other as strong winds push them around.
Hosanna Lutheran Church in Watertown has recently finished repairs to its roof after a lightning strike caused severe damage in 2025.
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