How many people have died from lightning strikes in 2025?

More numbers from 2025 in the world of weather are in the books. Meteorologist Adam Rutt takes a look. Though severe weather ...

Florida Dethroned as Lightning Capital of the U.S.

Florida’s long-held reign as the nation’s lightning strike capital has finally been challenged by Oklahoma, according to a ...

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 ...
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Where and when are lightning deaths most common in the U.S.?

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes in the U.S., according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Only five states have not recorded a ...