Cherokee County · South Carolina
Tree removal in East Gaffney, SC
East Gaffney: one National Weather Service storm report 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 East Gaffney
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Cherokee County
- 46
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near East Gaffney, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cherokee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 48 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 46 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Cherokee County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cherokee 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 | 93 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 19 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in East Gaffney
| Households | 1,450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
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 Cherokee County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for East Gaffney
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,450 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Cherokee County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- 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.
Map of East Gaffney
Close by
- Gaffney 7 with trees
- Blacksburg 6 with trees