Hidalgo County · Texas
Tree removal in Penitas, TX
Penitas: 2 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 Penitas
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Hidalgo County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Penitas, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 27, 2025 · May 8, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hidalgo County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 78 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Hidalgo County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hidalgo County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Penitas
| Households | 1,620 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2004 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | AEP Texas Central Company |
|---|---|
| Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC | |
| Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Penitas
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Hidalgo County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signs
- Arborist assessment
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.