Farragut roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Farragut, live alerts for Knox County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Farragut?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Farragut, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 8 hail, 14 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Farragut is a town in west Knox County with many subdivisions built since the 1980s, some with HOA rules on roof materials and colors. Check your HOA before you choose a replacement.
Weather alerts for Knox County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Farragut
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Farragut. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 1 S Lenoir City Loudon County | Loudon County dispatch report of tree down along West Broadway and North I St. | |
| 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 | 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 | Lenoir City Loudon County | Viewer photo of a large tree down on a metal fence around 3:00 p.m. | |
| Wind wind damage | 5 SW Lake Forest Knox County | Tree hanging over the road in power lines. | |
| 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 Farragut
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Knox County. NWS point forecast for Farragut.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Farragut 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 Farragut
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Common questions in Farragut
Has hail hit Farragut recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 8 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Farragut 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 Farragut?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 14 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 Farragut?
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 Farragut?
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.