# FALSE: Lightning never strikes the same place twice.

> The National Weather Service lists 'lightning never strikes the same place twice' as a myth. Tall or exposed objects can be struck repeatedly.

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- Published: 2026-06-19T15:50:37.268Z
- Updated: 2026-06-19T16:04:40.442Z
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## Claim
Lightning never strikes the same place twice.

## Verdict
- Label: FALSE
- Source match: Weak
- Confidence: High
- Score: 4
- Meaning: Lightning can strike the same place repeatedly.

## Copy-Ready Comeback
FactPage check: FALSE. Lightning can and does strike the same place more than once.

## Bottom Line
The National Weather Service lists 'lightning never strikes the same place twice' as a myth. Tall or exposed objects can be struck repeatedly.

## Evidence Lines
1. NWS labels it a myth - The National Weather Service directly identifies the same-place claim as false.
2. Tall objects are repeat targets - Lightning science explains why high, isolated, or conductive objects can be struck many times.
3. The word 'never' breaks the claim - One documented repeated strike is enough to refute the absolute version of the claim.

## Source Trail
1. [Source 1: Lightning Myths and Facts](https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-myths)
   - Publisher: National Weather Service
   - Used for: Primary weather-safety source on the myth.
2. [Source 2: Lightning Science Overview](https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-science-overview)
   - Publisher: National Weather Service
   - Used for: Meteorological context for repeated strikes.
3. [Source 3: Lightning FAQ](https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/lightning/faq/)
   - Publisher: NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory
   - Used for: Additional federal lightning science context.

## Citation URLs
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-myths
- https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-science-overview
- https://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/lightning/faq/

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