Abbeville County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Lake Secession, SC
Lake Secession, in Abbeville County: 23 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 Abbeville County
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Abbeville County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 23 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Abbeville County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Abbeville County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 60 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Secession
| Households | 550 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1992 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Abbeville | |
| City of Due West |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Abbeville County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake Secession
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Abbeville County
- Clearing a lota small place, about 550 households
- Choosing a crew
- Calling the line
- Cables and braces
- 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 Lake Secession
Close by
- Due West 4 with trees
- Calhoun Falls 2 with trees
- Abbeville 6 with trees
- Honea Path 2 with trees