Alcoa roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Alcoa, live alerts for Blount County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Alcoa?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Alcoa, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 7 hail, 12 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Alcoa borders Maryville and is home to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).
Weather alerts for Blount County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Alcoa
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Alcoa. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail 1.00" hail | 1 W Maryville Blount County | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). | |
| Wind wind damage | Maryville Blount County | Several trees reported down in the Maryville area. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 NE Maryville Blount County | Facebook report of a fireworks tent collapsing in Maryville. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 SW Lake Forest Knox County | Tree hanging over the road in power lines. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 SE Knoxville Knox County | Tree down blocking entire road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 S Maryville Blount County | Trees down. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 NW Friendsville Blount County | Delayed report: Facebook report of downed trees... powerlines... and a damaged carport in the area of Disco Loop Road and Lake Court in Friendsville. | |
| Wind 60 mph wind | 2 NW Alcoa Blount County | Knoxville McGhee Tyson reported a peak wind of 60 mph associated with the convective line of showers. | |
| Wind 62 mph wind | 2 NW Alcoa Blount County | Knoxville TYS Airport ASOS recorded a 54 knot (~62 mph) wind gust. |
Who to contact in Alcoa
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Blount County. NWS point forecast for Alcoa.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Alcoa local government website.
- Licenses: In Tennessee, a contractor license from the Board for Licensing Contractors is required for projects of $25,000 or more, including labor and materials. In Knox County (one of nine counties that adopted the law), residential remodeling and repair jobs, roofing included, from $3,000 to $24,999 also require a state Home Improvement license, which requires a $10,000 bond and proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance. Blount, Anderson, Sevier and Loudon counties have not adopted the Home Improvement law, so for smaller jobs there, ask for proof of insurance and check the local permit office. You can check any state license at verify.tn.gov. License lookup.
- Insurance questions: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, 615-741-2241.
Roofers based in or near Alcoa
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Common questions in Alcoa
Has hail hit Alcoa recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 7 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Alcoa since January 2025 (as of November 2, 2026). Hail smaller than an inch, and hail nobody reported, does not show up, so check your own roof and gutters after any hail.
What causes most storm roof damage around Alcoa?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 12 damaging wind reports and 0 tornado reports nearby since January 2025. Wind lifts and creases shingles and brings down limbs. See wind damage and tree on roof.
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Alcoa?
Most jurisdictions require a building permit for a re-roof. Ask the local building office, and ask your roofer to pull the permit in their name.
How do I check a roofer working in Alcoa?
In Tennessee, a contractor license from the Board for Licensing Contractors is required for projects of $25,000 or more, including labor and materials. In Knox County (one of nine counties that adopted the law), residential remodeling and repair jobs, roofing included, from $3,000 to $24,999 also require a state Home Improvement license, which requires a $10,000 bond and proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance. Blount, Anderson, Sevier and Loudon counties have not adopted the Home Improvement law, so for smaller jobs there, ask for proof of insurance and check the local permit office. You can check any state license at verify.tn.gov. License lookup.