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Highest risk cities in Connecticut

Highest lightning risk cities in Connecticut

Ranked city list for thunderstorm frequency. Open any city to view local risk details and live outlook context.

State average

Lightning score

17/100

Updated Sun, Feb 22, 8:31 PM.

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Ranked cities

Top 25 cities by lightning score.

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#1

Byram, CT

3 points above the state average

#2

Glenville, CT

3 points above the state average

#3

Indian Field, CT

3 points above the state average

#4

Pemberwick, CT

3 points above the state average

#5

Rock Ridge, CT

3 points above the state average

#6

Ball Pond, CT

2 points above the state average

#7

Bigelow Corners, CT

2 points above the state average

#8

Lakes West, CT

2 points above the state average

#9

Mamanasco Lake, CT

2 points above the state average

#10

Ridgebury, CT

2 points above the state average

#11

Stamford, CT

2 points above the state average

#12

Taylor Corners, CT

2 points above the state average

#13

West Mountain, CT

2 points above the state average

#14

Cos Cob, CT

1 points above the state average

#15

Lakeville, CT

1 points above the state average

#16

Old Greenwich, CT

1 points above the state average

#17

Riverside, CT

1 points above the state average

#18

Bogus Hill, CT

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#19

Branchville, CT

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#20

Candlewood Isle, CT

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#21

Candlewood Knolls, CT

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#22

Candlewood Lake Club, CT

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#23

Candlewood Orchards, CT

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#24

Candlewood Shores, CT

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#25

Cannondale, CT

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How this ranking works

Rankings use HomeRiskIQ weather risk data and statewide score snapshots.

Scores are normalized to a 0-100 scale and shown against the state average for context.

City entries link to hazard-specific pages where available, otherwise to the city overview.