Alabama
Tree removal in Shelby County, AL
Shelby County: 88 of 93 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
- 88
- tornado reports
- 16
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 93 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 88 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
| Latest report with trees | Aug 15, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Columbiana | 7 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| Calera | 4 | Feb 16, 2025 |
| Helena | 4 | Feb 16, 2025 |
| Shelby | 3 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| Vincent | 3 | Dec 29, 2024 |
| Westover | 3 | Jul 12, 2020 |
| Chelsea | 2 | Jul 12, 2020 |
| Harpersville | 2 | Dec 29, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Coosa Valley 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 | 85,410 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1997 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
Rules in Alabama
Alabama: 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: Alabama Department of Insurance.