Is lightning near Southaven right now?
Storm season in Southaven peaks April–September.
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Thunderstorm season near Southaven
Southaven sits in Mississippi, which averages about 60 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 2.4× the national average of 25. Lightning near Southaven is most frequent April–September.
- MS thunderstorm days/yr
- 60
- Peak season
- April–September
- vs US average
- 2.4×
- Metro population
- ~54.6K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Southaven sits
Southaven sits inland at about 328 ft, roughly 315 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 15 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Southaven since 2015 — including 2 injuries and 2 deaths.
- Elevation
- 328 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~315 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Southaven
When thunderstorms build over Southaven, 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 Southaven?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Southaven, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Southaven 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 Southaven?
Southaven sees the most lightning April–September, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Southaven?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Southaven, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.