Sumter County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Sumter, SC
Sumter: 8 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Sumter
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Sumter County
- 146
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Sumter, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 4, 2025 · Jan 9, 2024 · Jun 6, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Sumter County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 167 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 146 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Sumter County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 56 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sumter
| Households | 16,280 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1986 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| Black River Electric Coop, Inc | |
| City of Camden |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Sumter County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Sumter
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Sumter
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Sumter County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signs
- Should it come down?
- Permits and rules
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 Sumter
Close by
- Cherryvale
- Cane Savannah 6 with trees
- South Sumter
- Dalzell 8 with trees
- Stateburg 8 with trees
- Lakewood
- Wedgefield 5 with trees
- Privateer 10 with trees