Georgia
Tree removal in Burke County, GA
Burke County: 61 of 69 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 61
- tornado reports
- 7
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 69 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 61 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 6 |
| Latest report with trees | Jun 25, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 12 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Girard | 8 | Mar 16, 2025 |
| Midville | 6 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Gough | 5 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Keysville | 4 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Vidette | 4 | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Sardis | 1 | Mar 16, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Jefferson Electric Member Corp |
| 3 | Planters Electric Member Corp |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 9,100 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Burke County
Questions people ask
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.