Choctaw County · Alabama
Tree removal in Butler, AL
Butler: 8 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Butler
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Choctaw County
- 38
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Butler, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 9, 2024 · Mar 26, 2023 · Mar 18, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Choctaw County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 39 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 38 |
| Tornado reports | 13 |
Full record for Choctaw County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Choctaw County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| 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 | 46 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 30 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Butler
| Households | 870 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Black Warrior Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Butler
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 870 households
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Butler
- Permits and rules
- Removal day
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.