Chatham County · Georgia
Tree removal in Thunderbolt, GA
Thunderbolt: 10 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Thunderbolt
- 10
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Chatham County
- 143
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Thunderbolt, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 10 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 7, 2025 · May 14, 2024 · Aug 8, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Chatham County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 190 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 143 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Chatham County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Chatham County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 21 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Thunderbolt
| Households | 1,270 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Canoochee Electric Member Corp |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Thunderbolt
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Chatham County
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,270 households
- Is it an emergency?10 tree reports near Thunderbolt
- Removal day
- Warning signs
Rules in Georgia
Georgia: 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: Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire.
Map of Thunderbolt
Close by
- Whitemarsh Island
- Dutch Island
- Isle of Hope 2 with trees
- Talahi Island
- Wilmington Island
- Montgomery
- Skidaway Island
- Garden City 2 with trees
- Savannah 18 with trees
- Georgetown
- Tybee Island
- Henderson