Elbert County · Georgia
Tree removal in Elberton, GA
Elberton: 6 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 Elberton
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Elbert County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Elberton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 3, 2024 · Aug 15, 2023 · Jun 27, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Elbert County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 25 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Elbert County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 13 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Elberton
| Households | 1,970 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1959 |
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 | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Elberton | |
| Hart Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Elberton
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Elberton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1959, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Permits and rules
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Georgia
Georgia: 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: Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.