Rusk County · Texas
Tree removal in Tatum, TX
Tatum: 14 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Tatum
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Rusk County
- 169
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Tatum, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 8, 2025 · Jul 8, 2024 · May 30, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Rusk County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 188 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 169 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rusk County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 29 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Tatum
| Households | 580 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | |
| Cherokee County Elec Coop Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Rusk County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Tatum
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 580 households
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Tatum
- Removal day
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
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 Tatum
Close by
- Lake Cherokee 2 with trees
- Henderson 19 with trees
- Kilgore 16 with trees
- New London 2 with trees
- Overton 13 with trees