Telfair County · Georgia
Tree removal in McRae-Helena, GA
McRae-Helena, in Telfair County: 28 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Telfair County
- 28
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Telfair County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 29 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 28 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Telfair County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Telfair 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 | 20 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in McRae-Helena
| Households | 1,290 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
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.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for McRae-Helena
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,290 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
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.