Lightning strikes in Canyon Lake, CA.

This electrical storm stalled over our community. For about an hour we got hammered by lightning bolts. The first bolt you see actually ignited a palm tree. Towards the end of the clip, you will see a fire truck responding to the burning tree. The tree eventually died from its "injuries". The second bolt you see is on a causeway that is exactly 3/4 mile away (per GPS).

I made this video from my balcony - just inside the door. During the actual strikes, I slowed the video to half speed so you get a good view of the bolt. That's why the sound cuts out just before the bolt hits.

Later that morning (not in the video), another bolt hit my house and burned a hole in my roof. It blew out almost all my electronics (phones, satellite receivers, surround sound, fax machine, etc.) Insurance took care of it.

The first lightning bolt hit on August 13, 2004 @ 9:27 AM Pacific time.

BTW...I know the American flag should not be out in the rain...but I decided to wait to bring it down until the electrical storm had passed. That flag pole would make a nice lightning rod and I didn't think this would be a good time to stand next to the flag pole!

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[clterror]

That lighting was cool!

[GregSr]

@clterror It seems cool now...but it was a little scary at the time. 8-)

The thunder seemed to rumble continuously that day. Mother Nature was on a roll!

[XxProxXSnipezx]

I remember Tht I live on longhorn

[GregSr]

@XxProxXSnipezx Howdy neighbor. I live on Appaloosa about 4 houses back from Longhorn. My house sits fairly high and my eucalyptus trees are even higher. That makes my property a prime target for lightning.

[dapplegraylover]

i live in canyon lake ca on big range rd.

[GregSr]

Howdy neighbor. Were you here during this storm? I live on Appaloosa Ct on the west side of Canyon Lake.

[Dylanmg420]

RIP Palm Tree :(

[Avalon041167]

Excellent shots



[09450r]

I remember this! I lived right by Holiday Harbor where the trees caught fire. Crazy

[MrDrob08]

wow man nice shots i live on canyon club right by the lodge. looks like that tree was struck right by the launch ramp by holiday harbor

[BrathaPaul]

nice shot of lightning

[yoomamad34]

I LIVE ON FAIRWEATHER FTW!

lol