Is lightning near Irving right now?
Storm season in Irving peaks April–August.
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Thunderstorm season near Irving
Irving sits in Texas, which averages about 45 thunderstorm days a year — roughly 1.8× the national average of 25. Lightning near Irving is most frequent April–August.
- TX thunderstorm days/yr
- 45
- Peak season
- April–August
- vs US average
- 1.8×
- Metro population
- ~256.7K
State-level NOAA climatology; a city-specific thunderstorm-day normal isn’t published for every station.
Where Irving sits
Irving sits inland at about 486 ft, roughly 240 mi from the coast, where storms tend to travel with the larger weather systems rather than pop up locally.
NOAA logged 79 notable lightning events within 50 miles of Irving since 2015 — including 3 injuries and 2 deaths.
- Elevation
- 486 ft
- Distance to coast
- ~240 mi
- Terrain
- Inland lowland
Source: Elevation: open-meteo.com · Coastline: Natural Earth · Lightning history: NOAA NCEI Storm Events.
Lightning safety in Irving
When thunderstorms build over Irving, 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 Irving?
StrikeCast shows the live distance in miles to the nearest strike near Irving, updated continuously from NOAA GOES-GLM satellite data, plus whether it is approaching or moving away.
Is it safe to be outside in Irving 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 Irving?
Irving sees the most lightning April–August, the height of the regional storm season.
Can I get lightning alerts for Irving?
Yes. Get the free StrikeCast app, save Irving, and you will get a push alert when lightning approaches — no need to keep the app open.