Childress County · Texas
Tree removal in Childress, TX
Childress, in Childress County: 4 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Childress County
- 4
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Childress County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 42 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
Full record for Childress County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Childress County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 71 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 11 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Childress
| Households | 1,850 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | AEP Texas North Company |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | |
| Greenbelt Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Childress County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Childress
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
- 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.