Lightning reported near Sturdivant
Lightning struck a tall poplar tree at Camp Ascca, causing the tree to disintegrate. The strike entered the dining hall, causing extensive damage to electrical appliances and fire/water damage to the structure.
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For Tallapoosa County, NOAA lists 7 hail reports (largest 1.75 in), 27 damaging-wind reports (up to 56 mph) and 2 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Lightning struck a tall poplar tree at Camp Ascca, causing the tree to disintegrate. The strike entered the dining hall, causing extensive damage to electrical appliances and fire/water damage to the structure.
National Weather Service Meteorologists surveyed damage in|Tallapoosa County and determined that the damage was consistent|with a tornado. The tornado quickly touched down near Russell|Ferry Estates, crossing County Road 40 and passing...
National Weather Service meteorologists surveyed damage in southern Tallapoosa County and determined that a brief EF-1 tornado occurred within a broad area of straight line wind damage. Additional information was provided by a private...
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Hackneyville
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Minor roof repair (leak, flashing, a few shingles) | $350 – $1,500 |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
National planning ranges for an average ~2,000 sq ft home, not quotes. Local labor, roof pitch, layers to remove, materials and permits change the price.
Compare several bids, schedule outside the busy season, choose a standard shingle line and ask whether a repair can extend the roof’s life.
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