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Florida is no longer the lightning capital of America.
According to a new report, Oklahoma surpassed the Sunshine State which has dominated the rankings for decades.
Scientists used new technology involving 1,800 sensors across the United States which registered 73 lightning strikes per square mile last year in Oklahoma.
According to lightning scientist, Elizabeth DiGangi, "Florida was drier than average year in 2025, with most Atlantic hurricanes staying out to sea."
She adds, "It's difficult to say at this time whether this is part of a larger trend."
With a significant shift in weather patterns, scientists say the Great Plains is now the most active region for high-impact storms.
However, Florida still leads the nation in fatal lightning strikes with four deaths in 2025.