Direct answer

Is North Pownal, VT safe from lightning?

North Pownal is lower risk for lightning in the long-term model (22/100), but risk is not zero during active weather periods.

City score

22/100

Level: low

State average

24/100

Same hazard across VT.

Comparison

North Pownal is close to the state average for this hazard (22 vs 24).

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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