Gibson County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Rutherford, TN
Rutherford: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 90 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Rutherford
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 90 mph
- with trees across Gibson County
- 20
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rutherford, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Dec 9, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 90 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Gibson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 28 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 20 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Gibson County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 82 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 23 |
| Distance to the station | 17 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rutherford
| Households | 500 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Humboldt |
|---|---|
| City of Milan | |
| City of Trenton |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Gibson County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rutherford
- Clearing a lota small place, about 500 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Gibson County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1966, among older trees
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
Rules in Tennessee
Tennessee: 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: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.