DeKalb County · Georgia
Tree removal in Decatur, GA
Decatur: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Decatur
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across DeKalb County
- 107
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Decatur, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 22, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
DeKalb County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 124 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 107 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, DeKalb County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 49 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 4 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Decatur
| Households | 9,220 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Norcross- (GA) | |
| Snapping Shoals El Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in DeKalb County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Decatur
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in DeKalb County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Decatur
Close by
- Avondale Estates 1 with trees
- Druid Hills 1 with trees
- Scottdale
- North Decatur 2 with trees
- Belvedere Park 6 with trees
- Candler-McAfee
- North Druid Hills 7 with trees
- Clarkston
- Panthersville 9 with trees
- Gresham Park 9 with trees
- Brookhaven 1 with trees
- Atlanta 28 with trees