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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TPO is a heat-welded single-ply membrane common on commercial and low-slope roofs. It is white and reflective, and seam quality is what mostly decides its lifespan.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
A thermoplastic polyolefin single-ply membrane whose seams are heat-welded; common on flat commercial roofs.
Both work. TPO is heat-welded and reflective; EPDM is a rubber membrane with glued or taped seams. Installer experience matters more than the name.
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 Emanuel County building department for local rules.
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