60 mph estimated gust 3 mi ESE of Tusculum
An Effingham County emergency manager reported several small to medium trees snapped off at varying heights and a small outbuilding destroyed at a farm on Boaen Road.
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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 Effingham County, NOAA lists 6 hail reports (largest 1.5 in), 35 damaging-wind reports (up to 60 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
An Effingham County emergency manager reported several small to medium trees snapped off at varying heights and a small outbuilding destroyed at a farm on Boaen Road.
Effingham Fire and Rescue reported that lightning struck a house along Smithwick Trail and caused damage to the structure.
Ping pong ball sized hail was reported near Highway 21 at Old Augusta Road.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Springfield
| 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 Effingham County building department for local rules.
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