Florence County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Florence, SC
Florence: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Florence
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Florence County
- 76
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Florence, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jan 9, 2024 · Aug 3, 2022 · Mar 1, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Florence County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 90 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 76 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Florence County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Florence County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 40 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Florence
| Households | 16,450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1982 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| MPD Electric Cooperative | |
| Santee Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Florence
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Florence County
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Florence
- Warning signs
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
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 Florence
Close by
- Timmonsville 1 with trees
- Lake City 3 with trees
- Johnsonville 4 with trees