Union County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Union, SC
Union: 8 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 Union
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Union County
- 48
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Union, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Dec 29, 2024 · Jul 18, 2024 · Sep 12, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Union County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 48 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 48 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Union County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 15 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Union
| Households | 3,990 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1965 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Lockhart Power Co | |
| Broad River Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Union County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Union
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Union County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1965, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Union
- Removal day
- Choosing a crew
- 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 Union
Close by
- Monarch Mill
- Buffalo 7 with trees
- Jonesville 2 with trees