Fishing is the leading cause of lightning strike deaths in the U.S., with 44 fatalities since 2006. The time it takes to reach safety while fishing, especially from a boat, contributes to the risk.

Water As A Common Thread All of these activities happen in or near water, and together, they make up 21% of the activities that the National Lightning Safety Council calls the "Deadly Dozen." ...

Nearly 20 people have been transported to local hospitals after a reported lightning strike on the water at Lake Murray.First responders assessed a total of 20 patients—8 adults and 12 children.

City of Nacogdoches residents and businesses are encouraged to conserve water following a lightning strike that is causing electrical issues at the city’s surface water treatment plant. Visit this ...

NATCHEZ, Miss. — A precautionary boil-water alert is in place in Natchez after lightning struck the city's water plant. The strike during Sunday's storms caused the pumps to go off, leading to a loss ...

Some Activities Are Deadlier Than Others When It Comes To Lightning, And Water Is A Common Thread. Sara Tonks. Tue, April 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM UTC. 2 min read ...

Fishing is the leading cause of lightning strike deaths in the U.S., with 44 fatalities since 2006. The time it takes to reach safety while fishing, especially from a boat, contributes to the risk.