Is lightning near Evansville right now?
Storm season in Evansville peaks April–September.
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Thunderstorm season near Evansville
Evansville sits in Indiana, which averages about 42 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.7× the national average of 25. Lightning near Evansville is most frequent April–September.
- IN thunderstorm days/yr
- 42
- Peak season
- April–September
- vs US average
- 1.7×
- Metro population
- ~117.3K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Evansville sits
Evansville sits inland at about 390 ft, roughly 500 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 9 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Evansville since 2015 — including 1 injury and 2 deaths.
- Elevation
- 390 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~500 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Evansville
When thunderstorms build over Evansville, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a city-wide count. Use the 30-30 rule: if thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, get indoors, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out. StrikeCast surfaces the distance and trend so you can act before the storm reaches you.
StrikeCast app
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Evansville?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Evansville, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Evansville right now?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. StrikeCast's distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.
When is thunderstorm season in Evansville?
Evansville sees the most lightning April–September, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Evansville?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Evansville, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.