08/06/2026
Midlands Family,
We've had our share of storms this year, but this one may have been the most damaging yet.
I've already received several calls today from homeowners dealing with hail damage, roof leaks, and other storm-related issues. Over the next several days, I'll be helping families inspect their homes, document damage, and navigate the insurance claims process to make sure they're treated fairly.
One piece of advice I CAN'T stress enough: have your property inspected by a trusted roofing professional before your insurance adjuster arrives. Having someone on your side who understands storm damage can help identify issues that might otherwise be overlooked, and ensure you have the documentation needed to restore your home properly.
If you think your home may have been impacted—even if you're not seeing active leaks—I'd be happy to provide a thorough inspection and answer any questions you have. There's no pressure, just honest guidance from someone who does this every day.
Please don't wait until a small problem becomes a major one.
Stay safe, and as always, thank you for allowing me to serve our Midlands community.
– Adam Gogan, Exterior Expert with Vista Roofing Inc.
803-391-4605
National Weather Service Announcement: Th, 8/6/26, 3:41pm
At 341 pm edt, a severe thunderstorm was located over highway 6 at lake murray dam, moving north at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to trees and powerlines. locations impacted include, columbia, lexington, west columbia, cayce, irmo, forest acres, batesburg-leesville, springdale, st. andrews, dentsville, oak grove, mcentire air base, highway 6 at lake murray dam, red bank, south congaree, pine ridge, gaston, arcadia lakes, eastover, and columbia international university. this includes the following highways, interstate 126 between mile markers 0 and 3. interstate 20 in south carolina between mile markers 37 and 84. interstate 26 between mile markers 90 and 123. Interstate 77 between mile markers 0 and 29.
