Loudon County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Loudon County, TN (county seat: Loudon).
What storms hit Loudon County roofs?
Short answer: 0 hail, 7 damaging wind and 1 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Loudon County, southwest of Knoxville along I-75, includes Lenoir City, the city of Loudon and much of Tellico Village. Lakefront homes on Tellico and Fort Loudoun lakes are exposed to wind over open water. It has not adopted the Home Improvement license.
Weather alerts for Loudon County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Recent storm reports in Loudon County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 1 S Lenoir City | Loudon County dispatch report of tree down along West Broadway and North I St. | |
| Wind wind damage | Lenoir City | Viewer photo of a large tree down on a metal fence around 3:00 p.m. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 NNE Loudon | Trees and power lines down. |
Who to contact in Loudon County
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Loudon County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Loudon 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 Loudon County
No contractors in the directory list an office here yet. Most Knoxville and East Tennessee roofers travel; see the full directory. Roofers based here can add a free listing.
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Common questions in Loudon County
Has hail hit Loudon County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 0 hail reports of one inch or larger in Loudon 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 Loudon County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 7 damaging wind reports and 1 tornado report 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 Loudon 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 Loudon 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.