Harvest is an unincorporated community in northwestern Madison County, and most of its residents work in Madison or Huntsville. For tree removal or storm cleanup in Harvest, call (256) 361-1055 or send the form.
- residents in 2020
- 5,893
- 2024 estimate
- 6,934
- of land
- 12.33 sq mi
A community that knows tornadoes
Harvest's storm history is long. Two F5 tornadoes struck within 30 minutes of each other on April 3, 1974. An F4 hit the Anderson Hills subdivision on May 18, 1995. On April 27, 2011, the EF5 Hackleburg–Phil Campbell tornado did EF4 damage here, again in Anderson Hills, and on March 2, 2012 an EF3 hit the same area. Fallen and split trees are a familiar sight after a front; see storm and fallen trees.
Background
The Harvest area was Cherokee land until the early 1800s. A rail line drove growth from the late 1800s into the early 1900s, until the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway abandoned it in 1929.
Rules
Harvest is unincorporated, so ask Madison County about any tree, clearing or debris rules for your property. State rules on tree surgery permits and Alabama 811 apply.
Other towns with requests: Madison, Hazel Green, Owens Cross Roads, and Huntsville itself. See every area.
Sources for this page
- Wikipedia: Harvest, Alabama
- Wikipedia: 2011 Hackleburg–Phil Campbell tornado
- Code of Alabama 1975, Title 2, Chapter 28: Professional Services Law (copy hosted by Alabama Cooperative Extension)
- Alabama 811: Contact 811 Before You Dig
Checked October 27, 2026. Ordinances, collection rules and prices get revised; confirm with the source before you count on a figure.