Where (and how frequently) does lightning strike in the US? We explain

As spring approaches, we can expect more severe storms, which can bring deadly lightning strikes. While summer is the busiest ...
The Washington Post

This state had the most lightning strikes last year, says a new report

Florida has long been regarded as the lightning capital of the United States — but it may have competition. A new report by environmental consulting firm AEM found that Oklahoma was the nation’s ...
Yahoo

Texas tops list for most lightning strikes

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The numbers are out, and Texas once again topped the list for the most lightning strikes out of any state in the United States, according to an annual report from Vaisala Xweather. In ...
Yahoo

America's lightning capital isn't in Texas anymore - but its most lightning-prone stadium is

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This map of the contiguous United States shows lightning density in 2025, according to data analyzed by the Vaisala Xweather ...