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Direct answer
Is Frederick, MD safe from lightning?
Frederick is lower risk for lightning in the long-term model (26/100), but risk is not zero during active weather periods.
City score
26/100
Level: low
State average
40/100
Same hazard across MD.
Comparison
Frederick is 14 points below the state average for this hazard.
Why this answer
Lightning exposure derived from ingested climatology tiles.
This answer combines long-term hazard scoring with current live signals. Use the live page for active watch/warning context over the next 6-24 hours.
Insurance pricing and deductible structure can still vary by neighborhood and carrier, so validate policy details against this risk profile.
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