Putnam County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Cookeville, TN
Cookeville: 16 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 Cookeville
- 16
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Putnam County
- 70
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cookeville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 16 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 20, 2025 · Jul 30, 2024 · Jun 26, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Putnam County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 77 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 70 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Putnam County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 97 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 24 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cookeville
| Households | 14,600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1990 |
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 | Caney Fork Electric Coop, Inc |
|---|---|
| City of Cookeville | |
| Upper Cumberland E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Putnam County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cookeville
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?16 tree reports near Cookeville
- Arborist assessment
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
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.