Charleston County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Charleston, SC
Charleston: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Charleston
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Charleston County
- 157
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Charleston, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 5, 2022 · Apr 19, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Charleston County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 201 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 157 |
| Tornado reports | 20 |
Full record for Charleston County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Charleston County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Charleston
| Households | 66,410 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
|---|---|
| Berkeley Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Charleston
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Charleston County
- Choosing a crew
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
- Arborist assessment
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.
Map of Charleston
Close by
- Mount Pleasant
- James Island
- North Charleston
- Sullivan's Island
- Isle of Palms 2 with trees
- Hollywood 2 with trees
- Ladson 10 with trees
- Ravenel 3 with trees
- Kiawah Island
- Summerville 15 with trees
- Meggett 1 with trees
- Awendaw 2 with trees