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, ...

Florida’s 'Lightning Capital' title challenged by new report: Who's number one?

Florida may no longer hold the title of the nation’s lightning capital, according to a new report that ranks Oklahoma with ...
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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 Has Officially Lost Its ‘Lightning Capital Of America’ Title To Cowboy Country

Florida has seemingly always laid claim to being the 'Lightning Capital' of America. The Sunshine State has now lost that ...