Lightning Maps for All 50 States
Browse state and city lightning pages, compare storm-heavy regions, and learn how to read live lightning activity powered by NOAA GOES-19 GLM satellite data.
Find your local lightning map
Search a city/state or use your location to jump from the national hub to live local strike activity.
Data source: NOAA GOES-19 GLM satellite.
How to Use This Lightning Map Hub
Fast path from broad map intent to the page that answers your storm question
Choose your state first
State pages show thunderstorm days per year, peak season, top tracked cities, and safety context.
Open city lightning pages
City pages give more useful local context when people search for lightning near them or by metro area.
Open the right lightning guide
Use the near-me, map, and alerts guides when you need the fastest answer to a lightning-risk question.
Start with the Most Lightning-Active States
These states are the best places to compare thunderstorm intensity and city coverage
Popular City Lightning Pages
Use city pages when you care about nearby storms, local timing, and metro-area risk
Best Guides for Map, Near-Me, and Alerts Intent
These pages answer the most valuable search questions around lightning tracking
Decode clusters, storm movement, and timing so you can react faster when storms build.
Near me How to check lightning near meSee what counts as nearby lightning, how distance changes risk, and when to get indoors.
Alerts Best ways to get lightning alertsCompare iOS app alerts, NOAA weather radio, and local warning workflows before storms arrive.
Comparison Best lightning tracker appsUnderstand what serious users look for in map detail, alert speed, and lightning data quality.
Browse Every State Lightning Map
Open any state to see tracked cities, storm season, and lightning safety context
Lightning Map FAQ
Answer the core map questions before you need to make a storm decision
What makes this different from a generic weather radar?
Lightning Tracker focuses on lightning detection and storm risk context, not only precipitation radar. That matters when lightning safety is your main decision.
Why start with states and cities instead of a single homepage?
Storm patterns vary hard by geography. State and city pages make lightning activity, seasonality, and local search intent much clearer.
Can I use this if I work outdoors?
Yes. This hub is built for fast safety checks by people who care about nearby storms: coaches, hikers, parents, crews, and event staff.
How do I get lightning alerts on my phone?
Download the iOS app from the App Store to receive live lightning alerts and storm tracking on your phone.
Want Instant Alerts Instead of Checking Manually?
Install the iOS app for live alerts on your phone, then use the web hub for state, city, and safety reference.
Save your area on iPhone.
Download on the App Store- New
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- Saved area
- Storm context
- Fast iPhone access
Use the website for live maps. Use the iOS app to keep your area ready on your phone.