Oconee County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Utica, SC
Utica, in Oconee County: 80 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 Oconee County
- 80
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Oconee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 84 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 80 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Oconee County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Utica
| Households | 720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 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 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc | |
| City of Seneca |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Oconee County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Utica
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Oconee County
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 720 households
- Permits and rules
- Choosing a crew
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 Utica
Close by
- Seneca 4 with trees
- Westminster 8 with trees
- Walhalla 8 with trees
- Keowee Key