"Astraphobia is the fear of thunder and lightning. Storms are natural phenomena that inspire strong emotions in humans and animals, including fear. At times, this fear may represent astraphobia. It tends to be more common in children, but it is also not uncommon for adults to have this fear."

Astraphobia is not a recognized mental health condition but is considered a specific phobia.

Specific phobias involve an extreme fear of a particular object or situation and are one of the most common mental disorders. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 9.1% of adults in the U.S. experience a specific phobia yearly.