Jefferson County · Alabama
Tree removal in Bessemer, AL
Bessemer: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Bessemer
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Jefferson County
- 179
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bessemer, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jefferson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 191 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 179 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Full record for Jefferson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jefferson County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 57 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 7 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bessemer
| Households | 10,600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Bessemer Utilities | |
| City of Tarrant |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bessemer
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Jefferson County
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
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.