Shelby County · Texas
Tree removal in Tenaha, TX
Tenaha, in Shelby County: 42 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 Shelby County
- 42
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Shelby County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 48 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 42 |
| Tornado reports | 11 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Shelby County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 42 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Tenaha
| Households | 370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 3 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
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 | Southwestern Electric Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Timpson | |
| Deep East Texas Elec Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Shelby County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Tenaha
- Clearing a lota small place, about 370 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Who pays?
- Arborist assessment
- Removal day
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.