Pickens County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Central, SC
Central: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Central
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 75 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 Central, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 11, 2023 · Jul 10, 2020 · Apr 3, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 75 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 | 57 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Central
| Households | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 3 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 2 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1993 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
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 Central
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Pickens County
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Central
- Permits and rules
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
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.