Lightning struck a giant redwood tree during Thursday’s rainstorm, shattering it to pieces just feet in front of Michael Valdovinos’ home.

Downed powerlines, road closures and widespread power outages across Sonoma County disrupted Christmas morning plans for thousands of residents.

Dipteryx oleifera trees not only survive lightning strikes, they grow taller, lose rivals, and reproduce more successfully.

Scientists have suspected that direct lightning strikes are good for some trees, but now they’ve confirmed it. A new study shows that a tall tropical tree species called Dipteryx oleifera has evolved ...

Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the U.S.

Four people died from lighting strikes in Florida last year, and it also injures many more people than it kills. Here's how ...

Sunday’s rain didn’t put a damper on tree lightning events as the one in Middlefield went through with no issues. They’re also prepared for snow that’s coming soon. The sounds of cheers filled the air ...