Colbert County · Alabama
Tree removal in Cherokee, AL
Cherokee: 34 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Cherokee
- 34
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Colbert County
- 521
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cherokee, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 34 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 20, 2025 · May 2, 2025 · Apr 10, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Colbert County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 606 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 521 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Full record for Colbert County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Colbert County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 95 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 25 |
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cherokee
| Households | 420 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Muscle Shoals |
|---|---|
| City of Tuscumbia | |
| Franklin Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Colbert County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cherokee
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 420 households
- Is it an emergency?34 tree reports near Cherokee
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Removal day
- 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.
Map of Cherokee
Close by
- Tuscumbia 40 with trees
- Sheffield 58 with trees
- Muscle Shoals 25 with trees