Lightning reported 2 mi W of Metter
Candler County Emergency Management reported a residential fire due to a lightning strike in the 9500 block of Hiawatha Road. The structure is considered a possible total loss due to the fire.
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Hail bruises asphalt shingles, knocks off granules, cracks tile and dents metal. The damage can be invisible from the ground, so a trained inspector should check the roof after hail of about one inch or larger.
For Emanuel County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 4 damaging-wind reports (up to 56 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Candler County Emergency Management reported a residential fire due to a lightning strike in the 9500 block of Hiawatha Road. The structure is considered a possible total loss due to the fire.
Candler County dispatch reported that lightning struck a power line and caused it to fall into the roadway at the intersection of Greenwood Circle and Brannen Road.
Maintenance doors at a county facility blown off per EMA in Wrightsville along Idylwild Drive. Multiple trees down across the area as well.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Summertown
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Emergency tarp / temporary cover | $300 – $1,500 |
| Larger repair or partial re-roof | $1,500 – $5,000 |
| 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.
Look for dented vents and gutters, granule loss in downspouts and shiny or bruised spots on shingles; an inspection is the only reliable way to be sure.
Usually yes for sudden hail damage after your deductible, but policies differ. Wind and hail deductibles are often a percentage of the home’s value.
Many cities and counties require a building permit for roof work; the roofing company normally pulls it. Ask who is responsible and request a copy. Check with the Emanuel County building department for local rules.
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