Hamilton County · Texas
Tree removal in Hico, TX
Hico, in Hamilton County: 5 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 Hamilton County
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(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Hamilton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 16 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Hamilton County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hamilton County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 54 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 7 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hico
| Households | 630 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Texas-New Mexico Power Co |
|---|---|
| Hamilton County Elec Coop Assn | |
| Heart of Texas Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Hamilton County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hico
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 630 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
- 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.