Lightning Map — Indiana

Track real-time lightning strikes and thunderstorm activity across Indiana. With an average of 42 thunderstorm days per year, Indiana is a moderately active state for thunderstorms.

42
Avg Storm Days/Year
7
Cities Tracked
6.8M
Population

Data sourced from NOAA GOES-19 Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) and the Storm Prediction Center (SPC).

About Lightning in Indiana

Indiana averages 42 thunderstorm days per year, placing it above the national average of 25 days. Located at approximately 40°N latitude, Indiana is positioned in the central Midwest, where warm moist air from the Ohio and Wabash valleys combines with frontal systems to produce regular spring and summer thunderstorms.

In Indiana, frontal boundaries and warm moist air from the south converge across flat terrain. Peak thunderstorm activity occurs during May through August, when conditions align for the most frequent lightning strikes. With a population of 6.8 million residents, storm awareness and lightning safety are critical concerns for anyone living in or visiting Indiana.

#19
out of 50 states
42
storm days/year
17 more than the US average

When Thunderstorms Peak in Indiana

Thunderstorm season in Indiana runs from May through August. Spring severe weather season can produce dangerous storms when warm moist air collides with cooler air masses. Summer storms are driven by afternoon convective heating, typically building in the mid to late afternoon hours.

Peak Season
May through August

Top Cities in Indiana

Monitor lightning activity in these Indiana cities

Indianapolis

IN
42 storm days/yr

Fort Wayne

IN
38 storm days/yr

Evansville

IN
44 storm days/yr

South Bend

IN
37 storm days/yr

Carmel

IN
41 storm days/yr

Fishers

IN
41 storm days/yr

Bloomington

IN
43 storm days/yr

Lightning Safety in Indiana

Stay safe during the 42 thunderstorm days Indiana averages each year

Follow the 30-30 Rule

If the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is 30 seconds or less, seek shelter. Stay indoors for 30 minutes after the last thunderclap.

Stay Indoors During Storms

With 42 thunderstorm days annually in Indiana, having a plan for when storms strike is essential. Avoid windows and stay away from plumbing.

Monitor Lightning Activity

Use Lightning Tracker to get real-time alerts when storms approach your area in Indiana. Early awareness helps you make safer decisions.

Outdoor Safety

If caught outside, avoid open fields, hilltops, and isolated trees. Seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle.

Useful Guides for Indiana

These pages help visitors who search for maps, nearby strikes, and alert setup

Near me How to check lightning near you in Indiana

Use this guide when you want to know how fast nearby strikes can become a real safety problem in Indiana.

 Map guide How to read a lightning map for Indiana

Understand clusters, timing, and storm movement before using launch alerts in the app.

 Alerts Best ways to get lightning alerts in Indiana

Compare app alerts, NOAA weather radio, and local warning workflows for storms in your area.
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The app links can be added after release. For now, use the Indiana hub, city pages, and lightning guides to cover map and safety intent.

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