Fort Bend County · Texas
Tree removal in Richmond, TX
Richmond: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Richmond
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 59 mph
- with trees across Fort Bend County
- 19
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Richmond, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 59 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Fort Bend County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 34 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 19 |
| Tornado reports | 11 |
Full record for Fort Bend County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Fort Bend County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Richmond
| Households | 4,430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | CenterPoint Energy |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Richmond
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Fort Bend County
- Should it come down?
- Removal day
- 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.