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Direct answer
Is Mitchell, SD safe from lightning?
Mitchell has moderate lightning exposure (52/100). It is not extreme, but damaging events can still occur.
City score
52/100
Level: moderate
State average
51/100
Same hazard across SD.
Comparison
Mitchell is close to the state average for this hazard (52 vs 51).
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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