Lightning strike kills two giraffes at zoo

"Lily and Jioni were in the pasture in their habitat when a severe thunderstorm quickly developed," the zoo explained

• Jun 12, 2019

Woman hit by lightning while pregnant now expecting another child

Meghan Davidson of Florida is expecting the baby in October

• May 14, 2018

Hiker survives lightning strike in California

Forecasters say hiking on a mountaintop during an electrical storm increases odds of getting struck by lightning exponentially

• Aug 24, 2017

Man thought dead after lightning strike regains pulse

3 contractors paving school parking lot in Indianapolis sought shelter under tree when storm hit, authorities say

• Aug 2, 2017

1 man killed, 1 injured by lightning strike at Florida beach

Authorities say Florida's rainy season presents a threat for lightning, particularly for beachgoers

• Jul 31, 2017

"It sounded like a bomb just hit the car": Mom, daughter survive lightning strike

Elly Alves had just picked her daughter up from school when they saw what looked like a large fireball hit the side of the car

• Jun 5, 2017

Falling tree limb kills man during Mother's Day barbecue

Authorities say the branch fell so quickly that family members couldn't get out of the way in time

• May 15, 2017

Woman, horse killed by lightning strike on riding trail

Laura Miller, 36, was riding her horse when lightning struck her in Rainbow Creek, Colorado

• May 8, 2017

World's longest lightning bolt was nearly 200 miles

Lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year, and new technology makes it possible to measure it more accurately than ever before

• Sep 19, 2016

Watch: Lightning strikes parents with son just steps away

Texas family recovering after couple was hit by lightning over the weekend

• Aug 17, 2016