Houston County · Alabama
Tree removal in Taylor, AL
Taylor: 8 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 Taylor
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Houston County
- 149
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Taylor, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 9, 2025 · Aug 12, 2023 · Apr 3, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Houston County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 177 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 149 |
| Tornado reports | 25 |
Full record for Houston County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Houston County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 21 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Taylor
| Households | 950 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Dothan | |
| Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Taylor
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 950 households
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
Rules in Alabama
Alabama: 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: Alabama Department of Insurance.