Eiffel Tower Lightning Strike Captured on Video in Paris

A powerful lightning bolt struck the Eiffel Tower on the night of June 27‑28, 2026 as a severe thunderstorm swept through Paris. Météo‑France had placed the capital and the Île‑de‑France region under an orange weather alert because of violent winds, heavy rain and hail.

High‑definition footage of the moment the bolt hit the monument’s peak quickly went viral on social‑media platforms. Despite the dramatic visual, the tower’s built‑in grounding system safely conducted the electrical current to the ground, and no damage or injuries were reported. Engineers note that the Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning about five times a year and is designed to act as a massive lightning rod.