Brontophobia: Understanding the Fear of Thunder & Storms

Brontophobia (also called astraphobia, ceraunophobia, or keraunophobia) is a specific phobia of thunder and storms. The term derives from Greek brontē (thunder).

• Onset typically in early childhood (before age 10 in 87.5% of cases).
• Fear often lessens by adulthood.
• No significant gender difference in prevalence.
• Symptoms: excessive, irrational fear, anxiety, stress, and avoidance of storms.