Hockley County · Texas
Tree removal in Anton, TX
Anton: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Anton
- 1
- with trees across Hockley County
- 4
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Anton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 12, 2019 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hockley County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 66 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Full record for Hockley County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hockley County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 109 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 27 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Anton
| Households | 430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Southwestern Public Service Co |
|---|---|
| Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Hockley County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Anton
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 430 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
- 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.