Georgetown County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Litchfield Beach, SC
Litchfield Beach, in Georgetown County: 38 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 Georgetown County
- 38
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Georgetown County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 49 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 38 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Georgetown County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Georgetown County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| 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 | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Litchfield Beach
| Households | 4,390 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1997 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| City of Georgetown | |
| Santee Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Georgetown County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Litchfield Beach
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Removal day
- Calling the line
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
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 Litchfield Beach
Close by
- Murrells Inlet 1 with trees
- Georgetown
- Andrews 4 with trees