What Are The Odds Of Being Struck By Lightning In Idaho?

It's 2025, which means you're most likely worried about the economy. Or world peace. Or paying your rent on time this month.

Should you be more worried about being struck by lightning here in Idaho?

Let's find out.

What are the odds of being struck by lightning if you live in Idaho?

While the National Weather Service may not easily provide state-by-state real-time lighting strike counts on humans, the national average number is actually pretty scary.

According to Google AI, the National Weather Service describes your chances of being struck by lightning as "relatively low, but not zero." That precise number? About 1 in 15,300.

That's right. You, a person who lives in Idaho, has exactly a very veriy minute, but not impossible, chance to be struck by lightning during a storm.

I'm nervous now. Should I stay inside forever?

Well, no. But if you see lightning outside? Absolutely yes. Here are a few tips from Google AI:

• Seek shelter indoors. A structure is best, while an enclosed vehicle is a good runner-up
• Avoid high ground and tall objects
• Avoid bodies of water
• Stay away from windows and doors
• Unplug any electrical appliances

See? You should be ok. Probably. 1 in 15,300 is fine. Probably.

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While you may thing the Gem state is the safest place there is, we're no strangers to some pretty intense lightning events here in Idaho. Not too long ago, we experienced a lightning storm for the ages, and the pictures are definitely worth taking a look at.

Do you remember this insane weather we had?