Gwinnett County · Georgia
Tree removal in Buford, GA
Buford: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Buford
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Gwinnett County
- 125
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Buford, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Gwinnett County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 143 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 125 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Gwinnett County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Gwinnett County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 67 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 8 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Buford
| Households | 5,220 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Georgia Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Buford | |
| City of Lawrenceville |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Gwinnett County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Buford
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Gwinnett County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Buford
Close by
- Sugar Hill 7 with trees
- Suwanee 2 with trees
- Braselton 2 with trees
- Dacula 2 with trees
- Auburn 1 with trees
- Lawrenceville 5 with trees
- Duluth 3 with trees
- Berkeley Lake 8 with trees
- Grayson 4 with trees
- Peachtree Corners
- Norcross 15 with trees
- Snellville 3 with trees