DeKalb County · Alabama
Tree removal in Sylvania, AL
Sylvania: 14 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Sylvania
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across DeKalb County
- 215
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Sylvania, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 7, 2025 · Jul 29, 2024 · May 27, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
DeKalb County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 249 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 215 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, DeKalb County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 57 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sylvania
| Households | 710 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 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 | Cherokee Electric Coop |
|---|---|
| Fort Payne Improvement Authority | |
| Marshall-De Kalb Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in DeKalb County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Sylvania
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Sylvania
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 710 households
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Sylvania
Close by
- Rainsville 9 with trees
- Henagar 9 with trees
- Fyffe 5 with trees
- Fort Payne 6 with trees
- Geraldine 13 with trees
- Collinsville 9 with trees
- Crossville 11 with trees