Lightning frequently strikes the same place twice, and tall structures like the Empire State Building are struck dozens of times per year.

“Lightning never strikes the same place twice.”

1. [1] NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationrel 85%
   noaa.gov

   “NOAA's lightning safety resources identify 'lightning never strikes twice' as a myth and warn that returning to outdoor activities too soon after a storm is dangerous.”

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2. [2] Lightning - Wikipediarel 90%
   en.wikipedia.org

   “Lightning does strike the same place twice: tall structures such as the Empire State Building are struck approximately 20–25 times per year.”

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3. [3] Empire State Building - Wikipediarel 95%
   en.wikipedia.org

   “The building's Art Deco spire was designed to serve as a mooring mast, and it is struck by lightning an average of 25 times per year.”

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4. [4] NWS Lightning Safety Mythsrel 100%
   weather.gov

   “Lightning never strikes the same place twice. FALSE: Lightning often strikes the same place repeatedly, especially if it's a tall, isolated object.”

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