Polk County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Benton, TN
Benton: 11 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 Benton
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Polk County
- 42
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The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Benton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 17, 2024 · May 26, 2024 · May 16, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Polk County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 43 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 42 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Polk County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 80 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 17 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Benton
| Households | 540 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Tri-State Electric Member Corp |
|---|---|
| Volunteer Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Benton
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Benton
- Clearing a lota small place, about 540 households
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Benton
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