Richmond County · Georgia
Tree removal in Hephzibah, GA
Hephzibah: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Hephzibah
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Richmond County
- 36
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Hephzibah, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Richmond County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 69 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 36 |
Full record for Richmond County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Richmond County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 51 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hephzibah
| Households | 1,240 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1986 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Sylvania | |
| Jefferson Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Richmond County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hephzibah
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,240 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Richmond County
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
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.