Greenville County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Greenville, SC
Greenville: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Greenville
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Greenville County
- 118
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Greenville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 16, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Greenville County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 121 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 118 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Greenville County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Greenville County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 73 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Greenville
| Households | 34,900 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
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 | |
| Greer Commission of Public Wks |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Greenville County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Greenville
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Greenville County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Arborist assessment
- 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.