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The CDC says men are four times more likely to be hit by lightning than women; the average age to be struck is 37; and that about a third of lightning strikes occur indoors. Most deaths occur in July.

Where lightning strikes the most in the U.S. Texas, Florida and Oklahoma are the lightning capitals of the United States, according to Vaisala Xweather.But Texas stands out among the top three ...

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Fishing is the leading cause of lightning strike deaths in the U.S., with 44 fatalities since 2006. The time it takes to reach safety while fishing, especially from a boat, contributes to the risk.

There's an urban legend that says a car's rubber tires will protect it from getting struck by lightning. Unfortunately, that nugget simply isn't true. Rubber is a good insulator at lower voltages ...

However, it's been over 50 years since the U.S. has seen a plane crash caused by lightning; Pan American Flight 214 was struck, which set off a reserve fuel tank in one of the wings.

The radar estimate for the number of lightning strikes in Washington state, including a slim portion of northern Oregon, is 1,142 strikes for the 24 hours between 7 a.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. Thursday.

If the lightning is strong enough, it could cause a fire within the car or prevent it from running. It's generally believed that rubber tires keep people safe in their cars, but that's simply a myth.

More than 10 million lightning strikes have been recorded across Australia so far this year, with some causing widespread damage. So how is lightning detected and counted?

Florida is No. 1 in the U.S. That's not good news, since Florida retained its title as top position as the state with the most lightning in 2024. In a surprising shift, "traditional patterns were ...