Charleston County · South Carolina
Tree removal in James Island, SC
James Island, in Charleston County: 157 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Charleston County
- 157
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Charleston County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 201 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 157 |
| Tornado reports | 20 |
Full record for Charleston County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Charleston County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in James Island
| Households | 4,400 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
|---|---|
| Berkeley Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for James Island
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Charleston County
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
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 James Island
Close by
- Mount Pleasant
- Sullivan's Island
- Charleston 2 with trees
- Kiawah Island
- Isle of Palms 2 with trees
- North Charleston
- Hollywood 2 with trees
- Ravenel 3 with trees
- Seabrook Island
- Meggett 1 with trees
- Ladson 10 with trees
- Awendaw 2 with trees