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

Florida has long been regarded as the lightning capital of the U.S. Not last year.
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Florida loses lightning capital ranking, report finds

Florida was not the lightning capital of the U.S. in 2025, according to report by AEM. Researchers found Oklahoma led the ...

Florida loses title of most lightning-prone state in US, report finds

The Sunshine State, which may be just as well-known for its storm activity, is no longer the lightning capital of the U.S., ...
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Who is REALLY America’s Lightning Champ in 2025?

Conflicting reports spark debate over America's lightning capital in 2025.

2025 Lightning Report: Missouri makes top 10 as U.S. flashes surge 10%

Lightning flashes increased 10 percent in 2025 compared to 2024.

There's a new lightning capital of the US. It's no longer Florida

The United States has a new lightning champion. Oklahoma has dethroned Florida to become the nation's lightning capital, ...

Northwest Arkansas Counties Saw High Lightning Activity In 2025

Arkansas saw a lot of lightning in 2025, ranking 5th in the US for lightning concentration and 8th for total lightning ...
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Vaisala Xweather Annual Lightning Report 2025: U.S. lightning hits eight-year high

Vaisala Xweather Annual Lightning Report 2025: U.S. lightning hits eight-year high 252 million lightning strikes recorded in 2025 with the peak lightning day arriving weeks ahead of storm season.

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

A small Oklahoma town overtook a tiny Texas community in 2025 as the U.S. lightning capital, where lightning density counts ...