yeah.    been in the high country during a few storms and will say it was awesome  and exciting but not terribly  enjoyable.

 never been hit  but I have had it strike close enough to make my hair stand up and come close to loosening my bowels.
 
podcast on this subject would probably be a help to many.
 maybe part of it focusing on  where to set up camp??  do you stay in tent or brave the elements ??  and such.