Lexington County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Pelion, SC
Pelion: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Pelion
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Lexington County
- 236
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Pelion, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 6, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lexington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 300 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 236 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Full record for Lexington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lexington County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 62 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 11 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Pelion
| Households | 370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
|---|---|
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Lexington County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Pelion
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 370 households
- Should it come down?
- What changes the price?
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 Pelion
Close by
- Edmund 6 with trees
- White Knoll
- Gaston 3 with trees
- Red Bank 5 with trees
- South Congaree 3 with trees
- Pine Ridge
- Lexington 25 with trees
- Springdale 4 with trees
- Oak Grove
- West Columbia
- Cayce
- Batesburg-Leesville