Tift County · Georgia
Tree removal in Tifton, GA
Tifton: 15 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Tifton
- 15
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Tift County
- 46
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Tifton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 15 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 27, 2024 · Aug 8, 2023 · Aug 6, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Tift County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 51 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 46 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Tift County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 30 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Tifton
| Households | 6,610 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Adel- (GA) | |
| Colquitt Electric Membership Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Tift County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Tifton
- Is it an emergency?15 tree reports near Tifton
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Choosing a crew
- Permits and rules
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Georgia
Georgia: 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: Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.