Lexington County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Chapin, SC
Chapin: 20 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Chapin
- 20
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Lexington County
- 236
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Chapin, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 20 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 17, 2025 · Jun 9, 2025 · Jun 7, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lexington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 300 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 236 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Full record for Lexington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lexington County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 43 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 4 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Chapin
| Households | 570 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2001 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc |
|---|---|
| Aiken Electric Coop Inc | |
| Mid-Carolina Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Lexington County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Chapin
- Clearing a lota small place, about 570 households
- Is it an emergency?20 tree reports near Chapin
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Lexington County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?
- Permits and rules
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 Chapin
Close by
- Irmo 13 with trees
- Lexington 25 with trees
- Seven Oaks
- Oak Grove
- Red Bank 5 with trees
- West Columbia
- Springdale 4 with trees
- White Knoll
- Batesburg-Leesville
- South Congaree 3 with trees
- Edmund 6 with trees
- Cayce