Lexington County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Gaston, SC
Gaston: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Gaston
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Lexington County
- 236
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Gaston, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 5, 2022 · Jul 23, 2018 · Jun 11, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lexington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 300 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 236 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Full record for Lexington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lexington County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 47 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 4 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Gaston
| Households | 850 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
|---|---|
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Lexington County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Gaston
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 850 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Gaston
- Permits and rules
- Cables and braces
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 Gaston
Close by
- Pine Ridge
- Edmund 6 with trees
- South Congaree 3 with trees
- White Knoll
- Pelion 1 with trees
- Cayce
- Springdale 4 with trees
- Red Bank 5 with trees
- Oak Grove
- West Columbia
- Lexington 25 with trees
- Seven Oaks