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1. • • In 2022, there were a total of 19 fatalities and 53 injuries reported due to lighting in the United States. In the previous year, there were 11 deaths and 69 injuries reported due to lightning nationwide.
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   How many people were killed by lightning in the United States?

   • A Detailed Analysis of Lightning Deaths in the United States from 2006 through 2023 John S. Jensenius, Jr. Lightning Safety Specialist National Lightning Safety Council January 2024 (updated March 2024) Executive Summary From 2006 through 2023, 480 people were struck and killed by lightning in the United States.

   A Detailed Analysis of Lightning Deaths in the United States from 2006

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   How many people died from lightning in 2023?

   • According to the National Weather Service, lightning caused 13 deaths in the U.S. in 2023. That was down from 19 in 2022. From 2006 through 2021, lightning strikes killed 444 people (about 28 per year) in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How does lightning form?

   US lightning strike map: Here's where it strikes most and how often

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   What is the average age a person is struck by lightning?

   • The average age of a person struck by lightning is 37 years. About one-third of lightning injuries occur indoors. Lightning can occur during any time of the year, but most lightning deaths occur during summer, especially during July. Did you know? Lightning deaths often occur on weekends, particularly Saturdays, and in the afternoon.

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   Which states have no lightning deaths?

   • Since 2006, only five states (Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Washington) and the U.S. Virgin Islands have reported no lightning deaths. From 2006 through 2021, there were 444 lightning strike deaths in the United States. Males are four times more likely than females to be struck by lightning.

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   How many times can you be struck by lightning a year?

   • About 40 million lightning strikes hit the ground in the United States each year. But the odds of being struck by lightning in a given year are less than one in a million, and almost 90% of all lightning strike victims survive. The odds of being struck multiple times is even less, with the record being seven times in one lifetime.

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   How many lightning deaths are caused by leisure activities?

   • Of the 480 lightning deaths between 2006 and 2023, leisure activities were responsible for 299, almost two-thirds (62%) of the deaths. During the period, there were 74 fatalities (15%) related to routine daily or weekly activities, and 94 fatalities (20%) related to work.

   A Detailed Analysis of Lightning Deaths in the United States from 2006

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3. www.cdc.gov › lightning › data-researchLightning Strike Victim Data | Lightning | CDC

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   Apr 15, 2024 · From 2006 through 2021, there were 444 lightning strike deaths in the United States. Males are four times more likely than females to be struck by lightning. The average age of a person struck by lightning is 37 years. About one-third of lightning injuries occur indoors.

4. www.weather.gov › safety › lightning-fatalitiesNational Weather Service Lightning Fatalities in 2023: 13

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   Oct 5, 2023 · Lightning Fatalities 2023 by State (Direct Fatalities Only) Last Updated: 10/5/2023. This page is updated when new information is received and reviewed for completeness.

   State	State
   FL	4
   PA	1
   TX	2
   NE	1

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   From 2006 through 2023, 480 people were struck and killed by lightning in the United States. Almost two thirds of the deaths occurred to people who had been enjoying outdoor leisure activities.

7. www.weather.gov › safety › lightning-victimsLightning Victims - National Weather Service

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   Lightning kills about 20 people each year in the United States and hundreds more are injured. Some survivors suffer lifelong neurological damage. Here's more information on the victims and the survivors.

8. lightningsafetycouncil.org › 2001-2023-LightningGraphs Of Lightning Deaths Since 2001| National Lightning ...

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   The first graph shows the actual number of lightning deaths for each year between 2001 and 2023. Subsequent graphs show the average number of lightning deaths each year during the period based on 5-yr, 10-yr, and 30-yr moving averages.

9. www.usatoday.com › story › graphicsUS lightning strike map: Here's where it strikes most and how ...

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   Mar 13, 2024 · From 2006 through 2021, lightning strikes killed 444 people (about 28 per year) in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. How does lightning form? Lightning is...

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    Jul 21, 2023 · In 2022, there were a total of 19 fatalities and 53 injuries reported due to lighting in the United States. In the previous year, there were 11 deaths and 69 injuries reported due to...