Lightning in Candler County, Georgia

Lightning June 14, 2026 · Candler County, Georgia

$150K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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 wider storm

Warm and humid conditions ahead of a sea breeze circulation along with a broad surface trough inland led to an environment favorable for clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms across Southeast Georgia.

Began near Metter (32.4000, -82.1100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1356893. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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