Rabun County · Georgia
Tree removal in Mountain City, GA
Mountain City: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Mountain City
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Rabun County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Mountain City, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 3, 2023 · May 4, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Rabun County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 25 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rabun County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 83 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 22 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Mountain City
| Households | 400 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| Habersham Electric Membership Corp | |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Mountain City
- Clearing a lota small place, about 400 households
- Warning signs
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
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.