Leander Fire Dept. helps rescue cats in midst of '8 lightning-related calls' By Casey Claiborne, FOX 7 Austin Published July 25, 2017 News FOX 7 Austin Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit AUSTIN, Texas - We asked Gardner if lightning is a problem in the Leander area. He said historical data from the past 15 year’s show no abnormalities when it comes to that. He said it's just different weather patterns.