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Lightning Strike Sets New Record for Longest Ever Measured

Last updated: August 3, 2025 2:05 am
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A lightning flash that stretched an impressive 515 miles from East Texas to near Kansas City in 2017 has officially set a new world record as the longest lightning strike ever measured. This record-breaking bolt was recently certified by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), confirming its status as a natural phenomenon of unparalleled magnitude.

The process of verifying such extraordinary weather events falls under the jurisdiction of the WMO’s Committee on Weather and Climate Extremes, which carefully evaluates and approves records of this nature. Michael Peterson, an atmospheric scientist at the Severe Storms Research Center at the Georgia Tech Research Institute, first brought attention to this remarkable lightning strike while reviewing satellite data from 2017. By documenting and studying extreme weather occurrences like this megaflash, scientists can enhance their predictive tools for severe storms and gain a deeper understanding of their behavior.

Interestingly, the previous record-holder for the longest lightning strike, measuring 477 miles, also originated in Texas. According to Peterson, the south-central Great Plains in the U.S. serve as a hotspot for these superlong “megaflashes,” which typically occur within large complexes of thunderstorms. These complexes form when multiple smaller storms merge into a single, massive system, as was the case with the 2017 event that spanned all the way from Texas to Minnesota.

Megaflashes like this one often give rise to numerous cloud-to-ground offshoots along their path. In the case of the 2017 lightning strike, over 116 subsidiary strikes were recorded during its seven-second duration. By utilizing a combination of satellite technology and ground-based lightning mapping arrays, scientists can accurately measure and track these extraordinary lightning events.

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With advancements in technology, researchers are delving deeper into the study of lightning phenomena to uncover the mechanisms behind these powerful natural occurrences. Peterson and his team are exploring unique forms of lightning, including those with exceptionally long-lasting charges that linger on the ground for hundreds of milliseconds after striking. This ongoing research promises to shed light on the complexities of lightning behavior and contribute to the ever-evolving field of lightning science.

As we continue to unravel the mysteries of extreme weather events like the record-setting lightning megaflash of 2017, the scientific community remains dedicated to expanding our knowledge and understanding of the forces shaping our natural world.

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