Tennessee
Tree removal in Polk County, TN
Polk County: 42 of 43 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 42
- tornado reports
- 2
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 43 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 42 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 4, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Benton | 11 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| Ocoee | 2 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| Conasauga | 1 | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Ducktown | 1 | Mar 25, 2023 |
| Farner | 1 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Tri-State Electric Member Corp |
|---|---|
| 2 | Volunteer Electric Coop |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 7,140 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1991 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Polk County
Questions people ask
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.