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'I honestly thought I was gonna die': Teen survives lightning strike inside Cypress home
By Corley Peel at KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
A 13-year-old Cypress boy survived a terrifying lightning strike inside his own bedroom. Vlad Skuridin told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel he was playing video games on his computer in his room off Cypress View Drive and Spring Cypress Road when lightning struck the home. The family believes th...
Key takeaway Vlad Skuridin told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel he was playing video games on his computer in his room off Cypress View Drive and Spring Cypress Road when lightning struck the home.
Why this matters in Sugar Land News
The harrowing experience of the 13-year-old Cypress boy who survived a lightning strike inside his home serves as a stark reminder to Sugar Land residents of the dangers of severe weather in our area. Given the frequent thunderstorms that sweep through Fort Bend County, it's crucial for residents to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The fact that the lightning bolt traveled through the home's wiring and caused a small fire in the attic highlights the potential risks of electrical shock and fire damage during such events. As the Harris County Precinct 4 Constables remind us, avoiding the use of corded electronics and staying away from electrical wiring and plumbing during thunderstorms can help prevent similar incidents. Sugar Land residents would do well to heed this advice and take steps to protect themselves and their homes from the unpredictable nature of Texas storms.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A 13-year-old Cypress boy survived a terrifying lightning strike inside his own bedroom. Vlad Skuridin told KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel he was playing video games on his computer in his room off Cypress View Drive and Spring Cypress Road when lightning struck the home. The family believes th...
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