Pickens County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Pickens, SC
Pickens: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Pickens
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Pickens County
- 72
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Pickens, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 30, 2024 · Aug 24, 2023 · Aug 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Pickens County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 73 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 72 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Full record for Pickens County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Pickens County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 74 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 11 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Pickens
| Households | 1,190 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc | |
| Easley Combined Utility System |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Pickens
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,190 households
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Pickens
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Pickens County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- Removal day
- Choosing a crew
Rules in South Carolina
South Carolina: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: South Carolina Department of Insurance.