Colorado is a state where the weather will keep you on your toes. I know I’ve been caught more than once in the mountains when a sudden storm kicks up. Seeing those blue skies go dark in a flash can be a real cause for concern.
Colorado is one of the top three states in the United States for lightning-related deaths. Within our borders, there is one Front Range County that is the clear leader for lightning fatalities, and you might be surprised to find out why.
Lightning in Colorado: A Shocking Reality
Living in the Centennial State means facing risks that those in other states may never encounter. In Colorado, however, you might get eaten by a bear, stomped by a moose, or run down by a mountain lion – that’s if the thunderstorms don’t get you first. Teller County might be the state’s most active lightning county, but the deadliest is further East…