Powell roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Powell, live alerts for Knox County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Powell?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Powell, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 8 hail, 20 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Powell is an unincorporated community in north Knox County along Clinton Highway and I-75.
Weather alerts for Knox County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Powell
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Powell. 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 | 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. | |
| 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 | 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 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. |
Who to contact in Powell
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Knox County. NWS point forecast for Powell.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Ask Powell local government or your roofer which office issues it.
- 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 Powell
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Common questions in Powell
Has hail hit Powell recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 8 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Powell 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 Powell?
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 Powell?
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 Powell?
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.