The odds of being struck by lightning is less than one in a million in a given year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. But people have died from lightning strikes in New Jersey before. In June 2024, a Manchester man was killed in Seaside Park.

A lightning strike nearly hit a delivery driver in Wayne, New Jersey, as severe storms rolled through the area Monday. Home video captured the strike, which was accompanied by roaring thunder, as the man waited outside with a package. The driver ducked and let out a shout, surprised by the incident. Thankfully, no one was hurt.

A man was killed and 13 others were injured, including a child, after a lightning strike at a New Jersey archery range Wednesday evening, July 16, police said.The incident happened at 7:13 p.m. at Black Knight Bowbenders,

A golfer from Franklin Lakes tragically died after being struck by lightning during a tournament at Ballyowen Golf Course.