Shelby County · Alabama
Tree removal in Highland Lakes, AL
Highland Lakes, in Shelby County: 88 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 Shelby County
- 88
(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Shelby County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 93 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 88 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Shelby County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 47 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Highland Lakes
| Households | 2,030 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2005 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| Coosa Valley Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Highland Lakes
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
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.
Map of Highland Lakes
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Close by
- Eagle Point
- Shoal Creek
- Meadowbrook
- Brook Highland
- Chelsea 2 with trees
- Indian Springs Village
- Westover 3 with trees
- Vestavia Hills 12 with trees
- Pelham 2 with trees
- Dunnavant
- Hoover 1 with trees
- Leeds 4 with trees