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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Metal roofs are less forgiving than shingles: seams, flashing and fastening details decide how long they last. Choose an installer who can show finished metal jobs and who uses the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
For Chambers County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 14 damaging-wind reports (up to 50 mph) and 1 tornado report 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.
A weak EF0 tornado embedded in a line of severe thunderstorms|occurred in the Salem area on the evening of May 3. The tornado|began over a wooded area east of Lee Road 151, northeast of the|National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT)...
Up to 1.5-inch hail was reported at Wacoochee Elementary School.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Five Points
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
| Standing seam metal roof | $20,000 – $45,000 |
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.
Ask for local references, photos of completed metal jobs, proof of insurance and the panel manufacturer’s certification if they have one.
Not equally well. Metal needs different tools and flashing details; experience with metal specifically is important.
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 Chambers County building department for local rules.
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