Is lightning near Davenport right now?
Storm season in Davenport peaks April–September.
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Thunderstorm season near Davenport
Davenport sits in Iowa, which averages about 45 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.8× the national average of 25. Lightning near Davenport is most frequent April–September.
- IA thunderstorm days/yr
- 45
- Peak season
- April–September
- vs US average
- 1.8×
- Metro population
- ~101.7K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Davenport sits
Davenport sits inland at about 600 ft, roughly 759 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 4 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Davenport since 2015 — including 2 injuries and 1 death.
- Elevation
- 600 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~759 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Davenport
When thunderstorms build over Davenport, 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.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Davenport?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Davenport, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Davenport 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 Davenport?
Davenport sees the most lightning April–September, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Davenport?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Davenport, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.