Lightning strikes are always a serious threat, no matter what season it is. For the last year, lightning strikes in the U.S. have reached an 8-year-high, according to Vaisala Xweather.
The Sunshine State, which may be just as well-known for its storm activity, is no longer the lightning capital of the U.S., ...
Oklahoma is the new lightning leader, here's why.
Lightning activity reached an 8-year high for the US in 2025 ...
Oklahoma has officially replaced Florida as the lightning capital of the United States, recording 73 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes per square mile last year.
Oklahoma has overtaken Florida in lightning strike density, with Kay County leading the nation, according to a new report by AEM.