Smith County · Texas
Tree removal in Emerald Bay, TX
Emerald Bay, in Smith County: 115 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 Smith County
- 115
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Storm record
Smith County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 135 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 115 |
| Tornado reports | 13 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Smith County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 29 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Emerald Bay
| Households | 480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | |
| Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Smith County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Emerald Bay
- Clearing a lota small place, about 480 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Smith County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?
- Choosing a crew
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 Emerald Bay
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