Anderson County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Williamston, SC
Williamston: 4 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Williamston
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Anderson County
- 94
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Williamston, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 12, 2023 · Jun 11, 2023 · Jul 6, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Anderson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 99 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 94 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Anderson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Anderson County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Williamston
| Households | 1,640 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
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 | |
| Laurens Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Anderson County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Williamston
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Anderson County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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 Williamston
Close by
- West Pelzer 2 with trees
- Pelzer 1 with trees
- Piedmont 12 with trees
- Belton 4 with trees
- Powdersville 9 with trees
- Anderson 2 with trees
- Northlake
- Honea Path 2 with trees
- Homeland Park 1 with trees
- Centerville
- Easley 7 with trees
- Pendleton 10 with trees