As if tornadoes and severe flash floods weren’t bad enough for Oklahomans to worry about, let’s add to the list of probable problems that might happen during a storm here in the sooner state. Lighting “light shows” during the spring are usually very beautiful to watch and can be one of the only ways to spot a nocturnal tornado, it comes with a sometimes deadly cost.
Earlier this morning on Wednesday, April 30, a family in Oklahoma City lost their home to a dangerous house fire caused by lightning striking the home. While reports say that the family made it out safe, officials are unsure if the pets inside the home survived.
As much as we’d love to say that this is a rare occurence, the stats prove otherwise. Oklahoma is considered one of the top ten states that people are more likely to be struck by lightning in 2023. So while you’re adding flood insurance to your next policy (at least for the spring), you might want to consider getting house fire insurance to go with it…