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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A new roof installation covers the decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation and the roof covering. For new construction it follows framing and sheathing; the roofer coordinates with the builder and the inspection schedule.
For Toombs County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 3 damaging-wind reports (up to 56 mph) and 1 tornado report 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.
Candler County Emergency Management provided numerous ground and aerial photos of wind damage on a farm in the 1700 block of Hadden Road. Numerous trees were uprooted on the property, with one tree down on a home. The tree penetrated...
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Lyons
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
| Flat roof (TPO / EPDM), average home | $5,000 – $12,000 |
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.
An average home usually takes a few days of roofing work, longer for complex roofs or bad weather.
Decking checks, underlayment, flashing, vents, the roof covering, ridge and cleanup; ask for the scope in writing.
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 Toombs County building department for local rules.
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