Is lightning near Norman right now?
~45 minearest strike to Norman↗ Approaching
35 strikes within 100 mi in the last hour.
Free push alert when lightning approaches Norman. Your exact location and alerts live in the app.
Thunderstorm season in Norman
Norman, OK averages about 50 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 2× the national average of 25. Among the cities StrikeCast tracks, Norman is the 2nd-most active in its state. Activity peaks April–August, when Oklahoma's warm-season storms fire most often.
- Thunderstorm days/yr
- 50
- Peak season
- April–August
- vs US average
- 2×
- Rank in OK
- 2nd
- Metro population
- ~128K
Source: NOAA / WMO climate normals — mean annual days with thunderstorms (1961–2010). City rank reflects the US cities StrikeCast tracks.
Where Norman sits
Norman sits inland at about 1,175 ft, roughly 403 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 10 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Norman since 2015 — including 1 injury.
- Elevation
- 1,175 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~403 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Norman
In Norman, 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 Norman?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Norman, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Norman 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 Norman?
Norman sees the most lightning April–August, averaging about 50 thunderstorm days a year.
Where does Norman rank for lightning?
Among the US cities StrikeCast tracks, Norman is the 2nd-most lightning-active in OK, at about 50 thunderstorm days a year.
Can I get lightning alerts for Norman?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Norman, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.