Milam County · Texas
Tree removal in Rockdale, TX
Rockdale: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Rockdale
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Milam County
- 16
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rockdale, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Milam County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 27 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Milam County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 28 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rockdale
| Households | 2,250 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Texas Inc. |
|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC | |
| Bartlett Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Milam County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rockdale
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
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.