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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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.
Several residents reported that pump houses for the homes had been blown away per EM along HWY 221 just north of Kite, GA.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Canoochee
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection or estimate | Free – $400 |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
| Metal roof (panels) | $15,000 – $35,000 |
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