I live on the Northern California coast. I've lived here 5yrs and we've had ONE measely little thunderstorm (if that's what you call it). Maybe 2 claps of thunder and a couple lightning flashes.
Point being, we don't get thunderstorms here, it just rains a lot. I know lots of adults that grew up here and have shared their feelings on thunder and lightning. Because they aren't used to it, it scares them.
Earthquakes on the other hand...we get those :oP
I also have acute brontophobia by: Raul Morales Marrero
Joanne,I also have acute brontophobia that is also screwing my plans to be a golfer and to do thing of daily life before and during summer.
I also tend to hide into the restrooms when I see dark clouds with lightning sparks and thunder booms,incoming and during the t-storms,during the hurricane season in Puerto Rico from Jnne thru Novemmber.