Hidalgo County · Texas
Tree removal in Edcouch, TX
Edcouch: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Edcouch
- 1
- with trees across Hidalgo County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Edcouch, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 27, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hidalgo County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 78 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Hidalgo County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hidalgo County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Edcouch
| Households | 1,070 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | AEP Texas Central Company |
|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC | |
| Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Edcouch
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,070 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Hidalgo County
- 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.