Lightning Strikes

27 Apr 2024  –  Edsel Corado


Illustrate the increase in lightning strikes over time and detail lightning strike data in three states – Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas.

Key Insights

  • Lightning strikes in the US have increased 50% over the last decade.
  • Lightning strikes have moved from the East Coast to the Central Mainland over the last decade.
  • Most number of lightning strikes in 2018 happened in densely populated household areas.