Horry County · South Carolina
Tree removal in Socastee, SC
Socastee: 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 Socastee
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Horry County
- 95
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Socastee, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 9, 2025 · Mar 31, 2025 · Apr 5, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Horry County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 127 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 95 |
| Tornado reports | 20 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Horry County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 39 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Socastee
| Households | 8,980 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| Horry Electric Coop Inc | |
| South Carolina Public Service Authority |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Socastee
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Socastee
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Horry County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
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 Socastee
Close by
- Forestbrook
- Surfside Beach
- Red Hill 1 with trees
- Garden City 1 with trees
- Myrtle Beach 3 with trees
- Carolina Forest
- Conway 5 with trees
- Homewood 3 with trees
- North Myrtle Beach
- Aynor 8 with trees
- Little River 1 with trees
- Loris 3 with trees