Seymour roof storm damage, hail and roofers
Storm history within 12 miles of Seymour, live alerts for Sevier County, and who to call for permits, licenses and repairs.
How often do storms damage roofs in Seymour?
Short answer: Within 12 miles of Seymour, the Storm Prediction Center log shows 6 hail, 9 damaging wind and 0 tornado reports since January 2025, as of November 2, 2026.
Seymour is an unincorporated community on Chapman Highway between Knoxville and Sevierville, spanning the Sevier-Blount-Knox area.
Weather alerts for Sevier County
No active weather alerts for the area right now. Storm center
Storm reports near Seymour
From the NOAA Storm Prediction Center's filtered storm reports, within 12 miles of Seymour. Times are Eastern.
| When | Type | Where | Report notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind wind damage | 4 WSW Sevierville Sevier County | Tree fell on home on panther creek road. | |
| Wind wind damage | 2 N Pigeon Forge Sevier County | Two young trees snapped about three feet off the ground. 2 five gallon dirt filled planters toppled. Pea sized hail. | |
| 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. | |
| Hail 1.00" hail | 2 SSE Kodak Sevier County | Report of quarter size hail. |
Who to contact in Seymour
- Forecast office: NWS Morristown, TN issues warnings for Sevier County. NWS point forecast for Seymour.
- Permits: most re-roofs need a building permit from the local building office. Ask Seymour 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 Seymour
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Common questions in Seymour
Has hail hit Seymour recently?
The Storm Prediction Center log on this page shows 6 hail reports of one inch or larger within 12 miles of Seymour 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 Seymour?
Thunderstorm wind and falling trees: the log shows 9 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 Seymour?
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 Seymour?
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.