Knoxville roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Knoxville, live alerts for Knox County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Knoxville?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Knoxville, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 4 hail, 20 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Knoxville's older neighborhoods, such as Fourth and Gill, Old North Knoxville and Sequoyah Hills, have early 20th-century homes under large hardwoods, so trees on roofs are a common storm claim. Historic overlay districts may require approval for exterior changes. Jobs from $3,000 to $24,999 in Knox County require a state Home Improvement license.
Weather alerts for Knox County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Knoxville
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Knoxville. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 3 NE Knoxville Knox County | Automated dispatch email. Tree fallen onto power lines and blocking road at Fairmont Blvd. | |
| 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 | 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 NNE Lake Forest Knox County | Several trees down. | |
| 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 wind damage | 4 ENE Knoxville Knox County | Multiple trees and powerlines down across Knoxville... with at least one tree falling on a home in East Knoxville. | |
| Wind wind damage | 1 ESE Knoxville Knox County | Over 75 calls to Knox County dispatch regarding tree and power line damage across Knoxville from the storms. Storm passage between 11 and 11:40 PM. | |
| Wind 62 mph wind | 2 NW Alcoa Blount County | Knoxville TYS Airport ASOS recorded a 54 knot (~62 mph) wind gust. | |
| 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 Knoxville
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Knox County. NWS point forecast for Knoxville.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Knoxville 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 Knoxville
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Common questions in Knoxville
Has hail hit Knoxville recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 4 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 20 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 Knoxville?
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 Knoxville?
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.