According to the NWS, the lightning strike was "cloud-to-ground lightning," the most common type. "The chance of an individual in the U.S. being struck during a given year is one in 1.2 million.

The accompanying footage, captured in Huntington Beach, Ca., shows Penelope standing outside her home, asking mom a question, when a lightning bolt seemed to explode upon a palm tree behind her.

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather.

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather.

Lightning can strike up to 10 miles from a cloud before and after rain begins. Trees and open-sided shelters are not safe. Seek shelter inside a building or a vehicle. • Cars offer lightning shelter.

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather.

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather.

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather. But Texas stands out among the top three ...

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather. But Texas stands out among the top three ...

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather.

GET 6 MONTHS FREEWhere lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather. But Texas stands out among ...