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

Florida has long been regarded as the lightning capital of the U.S. Not last year.

Flashes of lightning and heavy rain were captured on video in Wise County, Texas, in the early hours of November 24, as a line of storms moved across North Texas. Footage by X user @chaser_anthony2 ...

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., ...

HARPER, Texas — A Central Texas school district is closed Friday after a lightning strike caused limited access to several services. According to a Thursday social media post from Harper ISD, the ...

Lightning flashes increased 10 percent in 2025 compared to 2024.

Community members rallied to support a Denton County family whose home was severely damaged by a lightning strike and fire, raising nearly $23,000 as the family fortunately escaped safely.

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

The Great Plains, including parts of Texas, has become the new epicenter for severe storm activity, according to a new report. Tom Fox / Staff Photographer The Great Plains, including parts of Texas, ...