Washington County · Indiana
Tree removal in Salem, IN
Salem: 8 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Salem
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Washington County
- 39
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Salem, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Oct 23, 2020 · Jul 20, 2018 · May 31, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Washington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 46 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 39 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Washington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Washington County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 103 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 34 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Salem
| Households | 2,620 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC |
|---|---|
| Clark County Rural E M C | |
| Harrison County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Washington County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Salem
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Salem
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?
- Permits and rules
- Removal day
Rules in Indiana
Indiana: 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: Indiana Department of Insurance.