Dallas County · Texas
Tree removal in Dallas, TX
Dallas: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Dallas
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Dallas County
- 53
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Dallas, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Dallas County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 140 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 53 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Dallas County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 23 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Dallas
| Households | 528,040 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1980 |
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 | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co | |
| City of Garland |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Dallas County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Dallas
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Dallas County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Dallas
Close by
- Highland Park 4 with trees
- University Park
- Cockrell Hill
- Balch Springs
- Mesquite 3 with trees
- Hutchins
- Garland 3 with trees
- Farmers Branch 3 with trees
- Sunnyvale
- Addison
- Irving 2 with trees
- Richardson 6 with trees