Marlboro County · South Carolina
Tree removal in McColl, SC
McColl, in Marlboro County: 55 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Marlboro County
- 55
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Marlboro County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 62 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 55 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Marlboro County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Marlboro County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 54 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in McColl
| Households | 840 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| City of Bennettsville | |
| MPD Electric Cooperative |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for McColl
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Marlboro County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 840 households
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
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.