Barbour County · Alabama
Tree removal in Clayton, AL
Clayton, in Barbour County: 32 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 Barbour County
- 32
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Barbour County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 33 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 32 |
| Tornado reports | 19 |
Full record for Barbour County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Barbour County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 44 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Clayton
| Households | 450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
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 | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Coop | |
| Pea River Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Barbour County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Clayton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 450 households
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
- 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.