Blount County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Blount County, TN (county seat: Maryville).
What storms hit Blount County roofs?
Short answer: 5 hail, 9 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Blount County runs from Maryville and Alcoa to Townsend at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains. Foothill communities can get strong mountain-wave winds when storms pass east of the mountains, as forecasters warned before the remnants of Hurricane Isaias in October 2026. Blount has not adopted the Home Improvement license, so for jobs under $25,000 ask for proof of insurance.
Weather alerts for Blount County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Recent storm reports in Blount County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail 1.00" hail | 1 W Maryville | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). | |
| Wind wind damage | Maryville | Several trees reported down in the Maryville area. | |
| Wind wind damage | 8 S Happy Valley | Tree down. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 NE Maryville | Facebook report of a fireworks tent collapsing in Maryville. | |
| Wind wind damage | Talassee | Several trees down county-wide. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 S Maryville | Trees down. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 NW Friendsville | 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 | Knoxville McGhee Tyson reported a peak wind of 60 mph associated with the convective line of showers. | |
| Wind 62 mph wind | 2 NW Alcoa | Knoxville TYS Airport ASOS recorded a 54 knot (~62 mph) wind gust. |
Who to contact in Blount County
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Blount County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Blount 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 Blount County
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Common questions in Blount County
Has hail hit Blount County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 5 hail reports of one inch or larger in Blount 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 Blount County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 9 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 Blount 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 Blount 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.