Dallas County · Alabama
Tree removal in Selma, AL
Selma: 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 Selma
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Dallas County
- 30
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Selma, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 4, 2025 · Jan 11, 2020 · Jul 26, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Dallas County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 33 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 30 |
| Tornado reports | 11 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Dallas County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
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 | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Selma
| Households | 7,800 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Alabama Power Co |
|---|---|
| Black Warrior Elec Member Corp | |
| Central Alabama Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Dallas County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Selma
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Selma
- Permits and rules
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
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.