The UK was hit by 10,000 lightning strikes last month, including 28,000 in one day, 3 August, said EA Technology.
But the power engineering specialist said it failed to top August 1997's record of 140,000 strikes.
“It may have seemed there were thunderstorms nearly every day, but amazingly, there was only a little more lightning activity last month than in equivalent periods in 2001 and 1994,” said EA Technology's Don Eaton.
“The storm on 3 August was particularly powerful, however, especially in southern England.”
EA Technology operates a lightning location service monitoring lightning strikes across the UK and Ireland.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
