Hale County · Texas
Tree removal in Plainview, TX
Plainview: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 59 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Plainview
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 59 mph
- with trees across Hale County
- 1
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Plainview, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 25, 2021 · May 25, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 59 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hale County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 57 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hale County
| Hurricanes | Very 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 | 92 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 19 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Plainview
| Households | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Southwestern Public Service Co |
|---|---|
| Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc | |
| Lighthouse Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Hale County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Plainview
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
- 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.