Alabama
Tree removal in Lee County, AL
Lee County: 51 of 55 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
- 51
- tornado reports
- 20
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 55 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 51 |
| Tornado reports | 20 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 11, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 6 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Opelika | 6 | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Smiths Station | 6 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Loachapoka | 4 | Apr 10, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | City of Opelika |
| 3 | Dixie Electric Coop |
| 4 | Tallapoosa River Elec 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 | 67,940 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1997 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Lee 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.