Oconee County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Westminster, SC
Westminster: 8 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 Westminster
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Oconee County
- 80
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Westminster, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 30, 2024 · Aug 19, 2019 · Aug 6, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Oconee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 84 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 80 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Oconee 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 | 79 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 12 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Westminster
| Households | 1,010 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc | |
| City of Seneca |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Oconee County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Westminster
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Oconee County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,010 households
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
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 Westminster
Close by
- Seneca 4 with trees
- Walhalla 8 with trees
- Utica
- Keowee Key