Lightning reported 1 mi N of Green Point
Franklin County dispatch and the local fire dept confirmed a palmetto that caught fire at the Gramercy Plantation from a likely lightning strike.
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The cost of a new roof depends mostly on roof size and pitch, the material, the number of layers to remove, and local labor and permit costs. Prices on this page are national planning ranges, not quotes.
For Franklin County, NOAA lists 1 hail report (largest 1.75 in), 10 damaging-wind reports (up to 61 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Franklin County dispatch and the local fire dept confirmed a palmetto that caught fire at the Gramercy Plantation from a likely lightning strike.
Franklin County dispatch and the local fire dept reported fried wiring, phone lines down, and compromised security gate at a home from a likely lightning strike at the St George Island Plantation around Hawthorne.
A tornadic waterspout moved onshore into Mexico Beach at approximately 6:30 am CDT, causing roof and siding damage to a couple of homes along the beach. The roof of the El Governor hotel was lifted and tossed across U.S. 98 into an RV...
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Apalachicola
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
| Standing seam metal roof | $20,000 – $45,000 |
| Tile or slate roof | $20,000 – $50,000+ |
| 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.
Roofers measure the roof in squares (100 square feet) and price materials and labor per square, then add tear-off, disposal, permit and any decking or flashing work.
Different material lines, tear-off scope, warranty, crew size and overhead. Compare the same scope from each company.
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 Franklin County building department for local rules.
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