Houston County · Alabama
Tree removal in Cottonwood, AL
Cottonwood: 9 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 Cottonwood
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Houston County
- 149
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cottonwood, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 18, 2024 · Jul 8, 2023 · Jun 12, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Houston County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 177 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 149 |
| Tornado reports | 25 |
Full record for Houston County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Houston County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 22 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 17 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cottonwood
| Households | 510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Dothan | |
| Wiregrass Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cottonwood
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Cottonwood
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
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.