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Direct answer
Is Wilkes-Barre, PA safe from lightning?
Wilkes-Barre is lower risk for lightning in the long-term model (24/100), but risk is not zero during active weather periods.
City score
24/100
Level: low
State average
39/100
Same hazard across PA.
Comparison
Wilkes-Barre is 15 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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