Was it wet and raining or a strike out of the blue ?
I still operate under the belief that if you can stay dry and its not raining yet, you are rather safe.
“Aaron and Clare Walenga were struck by the lightning bolt – even though they didn’t hear any signs that a storm was brewing.”
From AI:
Lightning Distance Facts
“The 10-Mile Rule: Lightning frequently strikes outside of heavy rain areas, reaching distances of 10 miles or more.”