Lamar County · Texas
Tree removal in Paris, TX
Paris: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Paris
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Lamar County
- 13
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Paris, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Oct 20, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lamar County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 26 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 13 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lamar County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 46 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Paris
| Households | 10,140 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
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 | Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC |
|---|---|
| Texas-New Mexico Power Co | |
| Fannin County Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Lamar County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Paris
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Lamar County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
- Warning signs
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.