Laurens County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Clinton, SC
Clinton: 3 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 Clinton
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Laurens County
- 58
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Clinton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jan 9, 2024 · Aug 9, 2020 · Jul 7, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Laurens County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 59 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 58 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Full record for Laurens County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Laurens County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 59 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Clinton
| Households | 2,450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Laurens | |
| Clinton Combined Utility Sys |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Laurens County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Clinton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Clinton
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Laurens County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Choosing a crew
- Who pays?
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 Clinton
Close by
- Joanna 5 with trees
- Watts Mills 2 with trees
- Laurens 3 with trees
- Ware Shoals 1 with trees
- Fountain Inn 4 with trees