Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
Tree removal in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia: 16 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Philadelphia
- 16
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Philadelphia County
- 96
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Philadelphia, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 16 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 23, 2024 · Aug 7, 2023 · Jun 21, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Philadelphia County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 145 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 96 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Philadelphia County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Philadelphia County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| 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 | 62 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 13 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Philadelphia
| Households | 669,220 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1949 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | PECO Energy Co |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Philadelphia
- Is it an emergency?16 tree reports near Philadelphia
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Philadelphia County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
Rules in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: 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: Pennsylvania Insurance Department.