Jackson County · Georgia
Tree removal in Jefferson, GA
Jefferson: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Jefferson
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Jackson County
- 49
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Jefferson, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 3, 2024 · Jul 20, 2023 · Jul 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jackson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 52 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 49 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Jackson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jackson County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 60 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 7 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Jefferson
| Households | 4,330 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2003 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Commerce | |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Jefferson
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Jefferson
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
- What changes the price?
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.