Hill County · Texas
Tree removal in Hillsboro, TX
Hillsboro: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Hillsboro
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Hill County
- 6
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Hillsboro, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jan 2, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hill County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 14 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 6 |
| Tornado reports | 11 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hill County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 37 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hillsboro
| Households | 2,860 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co | |
| HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Hill County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hillsboro
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
- Who pays?
- 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.