Is lightning near Bloomington right now?
Storm season in Bloomington peaks May–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Bloomington
Lightning near Bloomington follows Minnesota's pattern of about 40 thunderstorm days a year, roughly 1.6× the national average of 25. Lightning near Bloomington is most frequent May–August.
- MN thunderstorm days/yr
- 40
- Peak season
- May–August
- vs US average
- 1.6×
- Metro population
- ~90K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Bloomington sits
At around 833 ft and about 710 mi inland, Bloomington's lightning usually rides through with passing fronts and complexes.
NOAA logged 16 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Bloomington since 2015 — including 6 injuries.
- Elevation
- 833 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~710 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Bloomington
When thunderstorms build over Bloomington, 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 Bloomington?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Bloomington, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
Bloomington sees the most lightning May–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Bloomington?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Bloomington, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.