Is lightning near Parma right now?
Storm season in Parma peaks May–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Parma
Parma sits in Ohio, which averages about 40 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.6× the national average of 25. Lightning near Parma is most frequent May–August.
- OH thunderstorm days/yr
- 40
- Peak season
- May–August
- vs US average
- 1.6×
- Metro population
- ~81.1K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Parma sits
Parma sits inland at about 863 ft, roughly 300 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 1 notable lightning event within 50 miles of Parma since 2015 — including 0 injuries1 death.
- Elevation
- 863 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~300 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Parma
In Parma, lightning can strike well ahead of the rain, so a live distance beats waiting for the downpour. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder arrives within 30 seconds of a flash, and stay put for 30 minutes after the last rumble. StrikeCast’s nearest-strike distance and approaching or moving-away trend tell you which way the storm is heading.
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Frequently asked
How far away is the nearest lightning to Parma?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Parma, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Parma 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 Parma?
Parma sees the most lightning May–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Parma?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Parma, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.