Wharton County · Texas
Tree removal in Wharton, TX
Wharton, in Wharton 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 Wharton County
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Wharton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 10 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Wharton County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wharton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wharton
| Households | 3,340 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
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 |
|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy | |
| Jackson Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Wharton County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wharton
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
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.
Map of Wharton
Close by
- El Campo 2 with trees
- East Bernard 2 with trees