Anderson County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Anderson County, TN (county seat: Clinton).
What storms hit Anderson County roofs?
Short answer: 4 hail, 6 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Anderson County, northwest of Knoxville, includes Clinton, most of Oak Ridge and part of Norris Lake. Many Oak Ridge homes date to the 1940s and 1950s, and older roofs are more likely to be paid at actual cash value. It has not adopted the Home Improvement license.
Weather alerts for Anderson County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Recent storm reports in Anderson County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 5 ENE Oliver Springs | Anderson Co dispatch reporting a few trees down along Oliver Springs Highway. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | Andersonville | Several trees down. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 E Oliver Springs | Several trees down. | |
| Wind wind damage | Lake City | WVLT Facebook commenter reported very large tree branch down in backyard near Rocky Top. | |
| Hail 1.00" hail | 2 WNW Clinton | Two separate Facebook reports of large hail in Clinton... no ruler or measurement but both look to be at least quarter sized. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 W Clinton | Large tree branch down on Shetterly Road in Clinton. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 NNE Oak Ridge | Several reports of trees down across Oak Ridge with Facebook pictures of multiple trees down. Multiple trees are on houses. Small hail also occurred during the strong w |
Who to contact in Anderson County
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Anderson County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Anderson County 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 Anderson County
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Common questions in Anderson County
Has hail hit Anderson County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 4 hail reports of one inch or larger in Anderson County 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 Anderson County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 6 damaging wind reports and 0 tornado reports in the county 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 Anderson County?
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 Anderson County?
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.