South Carolina
Tree removal in Hampton County, SC
Hampton County: 117 of 118 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
- 117
- tornado reports
- 4
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 118 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 117 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | Aug 5, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 11 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Varnville | 11 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Luray | 7 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Estill | 6 | Jun 8, 2025 |
| Brunson | 5 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Furman | 5 | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Gifford | 3 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Scotia | 3 | Jul 19, 2022 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Edisto Electric Coop, Inc |
|---|---|
| 2 | Palmetto Electric Coop Inc |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 7,100 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1986 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
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.