Clinton roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Clinton, live alerts for Anderson County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Clinton?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Clinton, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 7 hail, 11 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Clinton is the Anderson County seat, on the Clinch River north of Knoxville.
Weather alerts for Anderson County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Clinton
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Clinton. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 5 ENE Oliver Springs Anderson County | Anderson Co dispatch reporting a few trees down along Oliver Springs Highway. Time estimated by radar. | |
| Wind wind damage | 3 SW Powell Knox County | Automated email from dispatch. Tree down blocking entire road at Weaver Rd and Meredith Rd. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 NW Knoxville Knox County | Trees blown down... one at Norwood Elementary School and one on Lacy Road. | |
| Wind wind damage | Andersonville Anderson County | Several trees down. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 E Oliver Springs Anderson County | Several trees down. | |
| Wind wind damage | Lake City Anderson County | WVLT Facebook commenter reported very large tree branch down in backyard near Rocky Top. | |
| Hail 1.00" hail | 2 WNW Clinton Anderson County | 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 Anderson County | Large tree branch down on Shetterly Road in Clinton. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 NNE Oak Ridge Anderson County | 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 | |
| Wind wind damage | Powell Knox County | Facebook report of a flag pole bent to the ground in front yard of home in Powell. |
Who to contact in Clinton
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Anderson County. NWS point forecast for Clinton.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Clinton 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 Clinton
Listings are businesses with an office in or near Clinton. Many others serve the whole area; see the full directory.
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Common questions in Clinton
Has hail hit Clinton recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 7 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Clinton 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 Clinton?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 11 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 Clinton?
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 Clinton?
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.