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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After a storm, the first steps are safety, documentation and stopping further water damage. Photograph the damage from the ground, cover openings with a tarp, keep receipts and report the loss to your insurer.
For Jenkins County, NOAA lists 0 hail reports, 4 damaging-wind reports (up to 50 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.
The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a lightning strike to a tree on the 400 Block of Gilgal Road.
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.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Millen
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Emergency tarp / temporary cover | $300 – $1,500 |
| Minor roof repair (leak, flashing, a few shingles) | $350 – $1,500 |
| Larger repair or partial re-roof | $1,500 – $5,000 |
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.
Stay off the roof, take dated photos from the ground, make temporary repairs to prevent more damage, and call your insurer.
Policies often set a deadline, commonly within a year of the loss and sometimes sooner. Check your policy.
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 Jenkins County building department for local rules.
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