St. Clair County · Alabama
Tree removal in Riverside, AL
Riverside: 2 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 Riverside
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across St. Clair County
- 74
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Riverside, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 2, 2023 · Jun 15, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. Clair County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 76 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 74 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Full record for St. Clair County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Clair County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 60 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 8 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Riverside
| Households | 870 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Riverside
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 870 households
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
- 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.