Georgia
Tree removal in Effingham County, GA
Effingham County: 94 of 100 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 94
- tornado reports
- 4
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 100 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 94 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | Mar 31, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Rincon | 11 | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Guyton | 10 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Springfield | 8 | Jul 17, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Excelsior Electric Member Corp |
| 3 | Planters Electric Member Corp |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 23,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2001 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Effingham County
Questions people ask
Rules in Georgia
Georgia: 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: Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.