Lightning Protection in Nebraska

With almost all of the state lying within Tornado Alley, Nebraska sees many thunder storms. Most of these storms occur in the spring and summer months and precipitation ranges from 31.5" in the east and 13.8" in the panhandle.

The state averages about 736,208 cloud to ground lightning strikes annually and has seen two deaths resulting in injuries sustained from lightning in the past 10 years. With agriculture bring an important part of Nebraska's economy, it is important to remember that the only safe place during a thunderstorm is inside of a substantial building. Use the rule of thirty, stay inside for 30 minutes after the last clasp of thunder. If you must farm, use a tractor with a fully enclosed cab with the windows closed.

KLP, Inc. provides lightning protection design, lightning grounding design, tech support, certification in addition to a full line of UL listed lightning rod parts and lightning conductors. All lightning rod parts and grounding equipment meet or exceed criteria set forth by the NFPA780, the LPI175 and UL96A. We offer complete installation as well as Underwriters' Laboratories Master Label Service and Lightning Protection Institute Certification.