Cuyahoga County · Ohio
Tree removal in Independence, OH
Independence: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Independence
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Cuyahoga County
- 167
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Independence, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 29, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cuyahoga County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 199 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 167 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Cuyahoga County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cuyahoga County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 92 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Independence
| Households | 3,130 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | 10 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1960 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleveland Electric Illum Co |
|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co | |
| City of Cleveland |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Independence
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Cuyahoga County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1960, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
Rules in Ohio
Ohio: 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: Ohio Department of Insurance.
Map of Independence
Close by
- Valley View
- Seven Hills 3 with trees
- Garfield Heights 1 with trees
- Brooklyn Heights 2 with trees
- Walton Hills 3 with trees
- Maple Heights
- Broadview Heights 6 with trees
- Parma 3 with trees
- Brecksville 3 with trees
- Newburgh Heights 1 with trees
- Bedford 1 with trees
- North Randall