Decatur County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Parsons, TN
Parsons: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Parsons
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Decatur County
- 15
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Parsons, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 31, 2025 · May 3, 2020 · Jan 11, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Decatur County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 17 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 15 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Decatur County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Decatur County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 86 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 18 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Parsons
| Households | 1,030 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Lexington |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Parsons
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,030 households
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Parsons
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
- Permits and rules
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.