Spartanburg County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Whitney, SC
Whitney: 3 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 Whitney
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Spartanburg County
- 126
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Whitney, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 11, 2025 · Aug 3, 2024 · Jul 21, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Spartanburg County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 131 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 126 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Full record for Spartanburg County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Spartanburg County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 76 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 13 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Whitney
| Households | 1,690 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Lockhart Power Co | |
| Blue Ridge Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Spartanburg County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Whitney
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Whitney
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Spartanburg County
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- Permits and rules
- Warning signs
Rules in South Carolina
South Carolina: 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: South Carolina Department of Insurance.
Map of Whitney
Close by
- Drayton 3 with trees
- Hilltop
- Spartanburg
- Valley Falls 4 with trees
- Saxon 1 with trees
- Southern Shops
- Arcadia
- Ben Avon 1 with trees
- Arkwright 1 with trees
- Boiling Springs 3 with trees
- Fairforest
- Camp Croft