Lightning CAN hit the same place twice

Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00]You've probably heard this your whole life, but it's completely false.

[00:00:03]Lightning absolutely can strike the same place more than once.

[00:00:08]In fact, tall objects are hit repeatedly all the time.

[00:00:13]The Empire State Building gets struck by lightning dozens of times every year.

[00:00:17]Lightning follows the easiest electrical path to the ground.

[00:00:21]That's why high buildings and towers are common targets. So, yes, lightning can strike the same place again and again.