The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tracks deaths and injuries caused by lightning strikes.

Lightning is a major cause of storm-related deaths in the U.S. Lightning strikes can result in cardiac arrest at the time of the injury, although some victims may appear to have a delayed death a few days later if they are resuscitated, but have suffered irreversible brain damage.The National Weather Service data collected from 1984 to 2013, reveals that the United States has averaged 51 reported deaths annually from lightning strikes. About 10 percent of people struck by lightning die; about 90 percent are left with various degrees of disability.So, what are the odds of being struck by lightning? Here's a snapshot from 2004-2013 compiled by NOAA:Estimated U.S. population as of 2014: 318 millionAnnual number of lightning deaths reported: 33Number of injuries reported: 234-267Estimated number of U.S. deaths: 33Estimated number of actual Injuries: 297-330Odds of being struck by lightning in a given year (reported deaths + injuries): 1 in 1,900,000Odds of being struck by lightning in a given year (estimated total deaths + injuries): 1 in 960,000Odds of being struck in your lifetime (at an estimated 80 years): 1 in 12,000Odds you will be affected by someone being struck (10 people are affected for every one person struck): 1 in 1,200