Anderson County · Texas
Tree removal in Elkhart, TX
Elkhart: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Elkhart
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Anderson County
- 28
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Elkhart, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 22, 2024 · Jun 10, 2023 · Apr 22, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Anderson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 39 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 28 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Anderson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Anderson 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Elkhart
| Households | 530 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Houston County Elec Coop Inc | |
| Trinity Valley Elec Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Elkhart
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Anderson County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
Rules in Texas
Texas: 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: Texas Department of Insurance.