According to Xweather's Annual Lightning Report, there were 252 million lightning strikes in the U.S. in 2025, an eight-year high and a 20% increase over 2024. The network recorded almost 2 billion ...
Vaisala Xweather Annual Lightning Report 2025: U.S. lightning hits eight-year high 252 million lightning strikes recorded in 2025 with the peak lightning day arriving weeks ahead of storm season.