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Severe Weather Trivia

Lightning is a gigantic electrostatic discharge between the cloud and the ground, other clouds, or within a cloud. So does lightning ever strike the same place twice?

Correct! The Empire State Building is hit an average of 23 times a year. Source: National Weather Service

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According to data from NOAA's Storm Prediction Center, during 2022, there were 1,329 preliminary tornado reports. This was above the 1991-2010 U.S. annual average of 1,251.

The most prolific months during 2022 for tornadoes were March, April, May, June and November.
Each of these months reported 100 or more tornadoes.

Hurricanes

Hurricanes

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Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms

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Tornadoes

Tornadoes

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Winter Storms

Winter Storms

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Preparedness Calendar


May 1-7, 2025

National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is a week-long nationwide effort to get the country prepared for when hurricanes strike. Each day, a specific hurricane-related topic is addressed, from storm surges to the disaster planning process. Don't be caught unprepared. Learn more today.

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June 22-28, 2025

National Lightning Safety Week
Lightning strikes the ground around 25 million times each year across the United States. National Lightning Safety Week is a week-long nationwide effort to get the country prepared for when lightning strikes. The best way to minimize your risk of being struck is to stay informed and plan ahead.

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