Alabama
Tree removal in DeKalb County, AL
DeKalb County: 215 of 249 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
- 215
- tornado reports
- 16
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 249 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 215 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 15 |
| Latest report with trees | Aug 20, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvania | 14 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| Geraldine | 13 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| Crossville | 11 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| Ider | 10 | Jun 7, 2025 |
| Henagar | 9 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Rainsville | 9 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Collinsville | 8 | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Fort Payne | 6 | Jun 7, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Cherokee Electric Coop |
|---|---|
| 2 | Fort Payne Improvement Authority |
| 3 | Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop |
| 4 | Sand Mountain Electric Coop |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 25,950 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in DeKalb County
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.