Lightning reported 4 mi NE of Dover
The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a lightning strike to a tree on the 400 Block of Gilgal Road.
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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 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.
The Screven County 911 Call Center reported a lightning strike to a tree on the 400 Block of Gilgal Road.
National Weather Service storm survey determined one of two close proximity tornadoes touched down east Girard. The southern most of these two tornadoes began along Royal Road just north of Stoney Bluff Road causing minor tree damage....
A National Weather Service storm survey determined that one of two close proximity EF-0 tornadoes touched down east of Girard, GA with peak wind speeds of 80 mph. The northernmost tornado began near the intersection of Stoney Bluff Road...
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Perkins
| 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 Jenkins County building department for local rules.
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