Chance of being struck by lightning in an hot tub during a lightningstorm?

Question

Because last night my friend and I were in an hot tub and then a thunderstorm with lighnings started and we didn't want to get out so we stayed a couple of minutes but we were wondering What are the chances of getting struck by lightening if we are in an hot tub (spa) while its storming?

Answer 1

Was the hot tub outside or inside? If outside, the chances are increased. Chance is there but the lightning is more likely to strike something else that offers a better path to ground.



If inside, the chances of getting shocked or electrocuted while taking a shower/bath is there but low.



Older homes use copper or metal pipes for the plumbing. Metal and copper make great conductors of electricity. If a lightning strike should hit a house with metal pipes, the chance is there but still low. There are far too many other things to strike. Lightning is a static electric discharge that tries to find the path of least resistance to ground. A metal pipe going through a wall does not offer a least resistant path to ground so it isn't the path.



Newer homes use plastic pvc pipes for plumbing. Plastic is not a conductor of electricity, thus if lightning should strike a home with plastic pipes, the chance of getting shocked or electrocuted is very low.

Answer 2

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