Colleton County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Walterboro, SC
Walterboro: 74 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Walterboro
- 74
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Colleton County
- 440
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Walterboro, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 74 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 5, 2025 · Jun 25, 2025 · Jun 10, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Colleton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 456 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 440 |
| Tornado reports | 14 |
Full record for Colleton County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Colleton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 44 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Walterboro
| Households | 2,330 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
|---|---|
| Coastal Electric Coop, Inc | |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Walterboro
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?74 tree reports near Walterboro
- Permits and rules
- Pruning instead of removal
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.