Lightning reported 1 mi S of Hobcaw Pt
Emergency management reported power lines down and transformer blown due to a lightning strike along Highway 17 between South Shellmore Boulevard and Dragoon Drive.
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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 Charleston County, NOAA lists 3 hail reports (largest 1 in), 35 damaging-wind reports (up to 74 mph) and 9 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Emergency management reported power lines down and transformer blown due to a lightning strike along Highway 17 between South Shellmore Boulevard and Dragoon Drive.
Charleston County Emergency Management reported that lightning struck a structure and started a fire on Timmerman Drive.
A Charleston County emergency manager reported a tree down near the intersection of Mitchell Road and Old Jacksonboro Road due to a lightning strike.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Kiawah Island
| 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.
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