Dodge County · Georgia
Tree removal in Chester, GA
Chester: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Chester
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Dodge County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Chester, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 17, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Dodge County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 43 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Dodge County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 31 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Chester
| Households | 170 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| Little Ocmulgee El Member Corp | |
| Ocmulgee Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Dodge County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Chester
- Clearing a lota small place, about 170 households
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
- Warning signs
- Permits and rules
- 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.