Lightning Protection:Arizona
Being the last of the lower 48 admitted to the Union, Arizona ranked 21st in lightning related deaths from 2001-2010. Statewide, the annual rainfall is about 12.7″ and with the hot moisture brings thunderstorms and lightning strikes. These storms can be severe and bring flash flooding in Arizona.
Arizona averages 1,841,300 cloud to ground strikes in 2019 alone with about 6 deaths each decade due to lightning strikes. The best way to protect your home, office, barn or other structure is to install a lightning protection system.
KLP, Kuefler Lightning Protection, is a distributor of lightning protection systems and grounding equipment, offering a full line of UL Listed Lightning Protection System Materials that meet the lightning protection standards of UL96A, NFPA-780 and LPI-175, etc. We offer Direct Sales. Give us a call today at 800 370 5886 to see how we can assist you in the design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of your system.
Heres a little link about Arizona and lightning!
Below is an Arizona Special lightning strike: