Van Zandt County · Texas
Tree removal in Ben Wheeler, TX
Ben Wheeler: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Ben Wheeler
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Van Zandt County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ben Wheeler, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 3, 2024 · May 28, 2024 · Jun 16, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Van Zandt County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 40 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Full record for Van Zandt County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Van Zandt County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 52 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 18 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ben Wheeler
| Households | 460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2002 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | |
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Van Zandt County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ben Wheeler
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 460 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Ben Wheeler
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
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 Ben Wheeler
Close by
- Van
- Canton 7 with trees
- Grand Saline
- Edgewood 2 with trees
- Wills Point 4 with trees