Lightning reported near Liberty City
Chatham County Emergency Management reported that lightning struck a power pole in the 5200 block of Franklin Street.
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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 Chatham County, NOAA lists 6 hail reports (largest 1.75 in), 55 damaging-wind reports (up to 60 mph) and 0 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported that lightning struck a power pole in the 5200 block of Franklin Street.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported that lightning struck an apartment complex in the 10000 block of White Bluff Road and started a fire.
Local broadcast media shared a social media video of quarter sized hail along with strong winds in the Port Wentworth area. In the video, a blown trampoline is resting against a house.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Thunderbolt
| 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 Chatham County building department for local rules.
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