Sevier County roof storm damage and roofers
Storm history, weather alerts, permits and roofers for Sevier County, TN (county seat: Sevierville).
What storms hit Sevier County roofs?
Short answer: 8 hail, 7 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports in the Storm Prediction Center log since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Sevier County includes Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Seymour, and thousands of rental cabins in the mountains. Steep, wooded lots and metal roofs are common. The 2016 Chimney Tops 2 wildfire destroyed or damaged more than 2,000 structures around Gatlinburg, which is why many homes here were rebuilt with ignition-resistant roofing. It has not adopted the Home Improvement license.
Weather alerts for Sevier County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Recent storm reports in Sevier County
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 3 WSW Gatlinburg | A few trees down in and around Gatlinburg. | |
| Wind wind damage | 4 WSW Sevierville | Tree fell on home on panther creek road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 N Pigeon Forge | Two young trees snapped about three feet off the ground. 2 five gallon dirt filled planters toppled. Pea sized hail. | |
| Hail 1.00" hail | 2 SSE Kodak | Report of quarter size hail. |
Who to contact in Sevier County
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Sevier County.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Start at the Sevier 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 Sevier County
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Common questions in Sevier County
Has hail hit Sevier County recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 8 hail reports of one inch or larger in Sevier 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 Sevier County?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 7 damaging wind reports and 0 tornado reports 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 Sevier 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 Sevier 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.