Covington County · Alabama
Tree removal in Florala, AL
Florala: 3 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 Florala
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Covington County
- 53
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Florala, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 14, 2023 · Jun 28, 2018 · Mar 31, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Covington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 62 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 53 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Covington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Covington County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
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 | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Florala
| Households | 750 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Andalusia | |
| City of Opp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Covington County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Florala
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 750 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Florala
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Tree on power lines
- Should it come down?
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.