14,429
detected flashes in last 24 hours
Recent detections from NOAA GOES East/West GLM. Florida. Provider and display latency vary; satellite markers are approximate optical-flash locations, not exact ground impacts.
Last 24 hours
Lightning Strike Map Last 24 Hours
See recent lightning strikes from the last 24 hours, then search your state, city, or current location to check lightning near you before a storm gets closer.
What this page answers
- Lightning strike map last 24 hours
- Lightning strikes near me last 24 hours
- Last lightning strike near me
- 24 hour lightning strike map by state
Recent map preview
Lightning Activity Across the US
This preview uses storm-active state feeds, not a complete national total. For an exact closed-day state ranking, see yesterday’s lightning leaderboard.
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Last 12 hours
Lightning Strike Map for the Last 12 Hours
Choose 12H above to filter displayed feed items by detection time. Count is a capped map preview, not complete national 12-hour total. Choose 24H to return to default last-day view and its full state-feed counters.
Recent local check
Check lightning near you from the last 24 hours
Search a city/state or use current location to open local strike counts, recent flashes, and saved-area phone alerts.
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Last-24-Hour Lightning by State
Open state maps for live strike counters, heatmaps, recent flashes, and city-level links.
46,476
detected flashes in last 24 hours
Recent detections from NOAA GOES East/West GLM. Texas. Provider and display latency vary; satellite markers are approximate optical-flash locations, not exact ground impacts.
25,532
detected flashes in last 24 hours
Recent detections from NOAA GOES East/West GLM. Colorado. Provider and display latency vary; satellite markers are approximate optical-flash locations, not exact ground impacts.
27,533
detected flashes in last 24 hours
Recent detections from NOAA GOES East/West GLM. Oklahoma. Provider and display latency vary; satellite markers are approximate optical-flash locations, not exact ground impacts.
25,599
detected flashes in last 24 hours
Recent detections from NOAA GOES East/West GLM. North Carolina. Provider and display latency vary; satellite markers are approximate optical-flash locations, not exact ground impacts.
45,925
detected flashes in last 24 hours
Recent detections from NOAA GOES East/West GLM. Illinois. Provider and display latency vary; satellite markers are approximate optical-flash locations, not exact ground impacts.
Use the Right Lightning Page
Different searches need different answers. These routes match the strongest real query clusters.
YesterdayState lightning leaderboard
See returned daily state rows without turning them into a national total.
Live map Lightning map near meStart here for state, city, and current-location checks.
Closest strike Nearest lightning strikeGet the distance to the closest recent strike by location or zip.
Radar Lightning radar mapOpen live strike detections and compare them with weather-radar context.
Guide Last 24 hour strike mapRead how last-24-hour lightning maps work and what the data can show.
App Best lightning appCompare live maps, alerts, data source, and phone setup.
Last-24-Hour Lightning Map FAQ
Where can I see a lightning strike map for the last 24 hours?
Use the Lightning Tracker last-24-hours map to see recent NOAA GOES East/West GLM activity, then open a state or city page for local counts, recent flashes, and a focused map.
Can I check lightning strikes near me from the last 24 hours?
Yes. Search your city or state, or use current location, to open local lightning activity. Each local page shows a last-24-hour strike counter and recent strike map.
Can I see a lightning strike map for the last 12 hours?
Yes. Use the 12H control above the map to filter displayed feed items to detections from the last 12 hours, then switch back to 24H for the full day view and its state counters. The 12-hour count is a capped map preview, not a complete national 12-hour total.
How fresh is the last-24-hours lightning data?
Lightning Tracker uses NOAA GOES East/West GLM data. Public map counters and recent flash feeds refresh throughout the day; the mobile app is best when you need active alerts after leaving the web page.