Bleckley County · Georgia
Tree removal in Cochran, GA
Cochran: 3 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 Cochran
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Bleckley County
- 11
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cochran, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 18, 2024 · Apr 13, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bleckley County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 11 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 11 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Bleckley County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bleckley County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 40 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cochran
| Households | 1,430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| Ocmulgee Electric Member Corp | |
| Oconee Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cochran
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,430 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Cochran
- Choosing a crew
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
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.