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Thunderstorm season in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX averages about 46 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.8× the national average of 25. Among the cities StrikeCast tracks, Fort Worth is the 3rd-most active in its state. The busiest stretch runs April–August, at the height of Texas's storm season.
- Thunderstorm days/yr
- 46
- Peak season
- April–August
- vs US average
- 1.8×
- Rank in TX
- 3rd
- Metro population
- ~935.5K
Source: NOAA / WMO climate normals — mean annual days with thunderstorms (1961–2010). City rank reflects the US cities StrikeCast tracks.
Where Fort Worth sits
Fort Worth sits inland at about 633 ft, roughly 247 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 81 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Fort Worth since 2015 — including 4 injuries and 2 deaths.
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~247 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Fort Worth
When thunderstorms build over Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Fort Worth, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth?
Fort Worth sees the most lightning April–August, averaging about 46 thunderstorm days a year.
Where does Fort Worth rank for lightning?
Among the US cities StrikeCast tracks, Fort Worth is the 3rd-most lightning-active in TX, at about 46 thunderstorm days a year.
Can I get lightning alerts for Fort Worth?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Fort Worth, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.