Orangeburg County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Santee, SC
Santee: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Santee
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Orangeburg County
- 146
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Santee, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 11, 2021 · Feb 15, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Orangeburg County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 166 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 146 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Full record for Orangeburg County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Orangeburg County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| 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 | 47 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 4 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Santee
| Households | 430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1990 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Aiken Electric Coop Inc |
|---|---|
| City of Orangeburg | |
| Edisto Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Orangeburg County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Santee
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 430 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Orangeburg County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Choosing a crew
- 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 Santee
Close by
- Elloree 3 with trees
- Holly Hill 3 with trees
- Wilkinson Heights
- Brookdale
- Orangeburg 13 with trees
- Edisto
- Branchville 9 with trees