Calhoun County · Texas
Tree removal in Port Lavaca, TX
Port Lavaca: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 85 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Port Lavaca
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 85 mph
- with trees across Calhoun County
- 4
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Port Lavaca, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 13, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 85 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Calhoun County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 15 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Calhoun County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Calhoun County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Port Lavaca
| Households | 4,660 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | AEP Texas Central Company |
|---|---|
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc | |
| Victoria Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Port Lavaca
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Permits and rules
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- 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.