Upshur County · Texas
Tree removal in Big Sandy, TX
Big Sandy: 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 Big Sandy
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Upshur County
- 50
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Big Sandy, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Upshur County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 61 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 50 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Upshur County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 54 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Big Sandy
| Households | 480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Southwestern Electric Power Co |
|---|---|
| Upshur Rural Elec Coop Corp | |
| Wood County Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Big Sandy
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Upshur County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Big Sandy
Close by
- Gladewater 9 with trees
- Gilmer 11 with trees