Elkhart County · Indiana
Tree removal in Elkhart, IN
Elkhart: 14 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Elkhart
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Elkhart County
- 94
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Elkhart, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 30, 2025 · Jul 15, 2024 · Jun 13, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Elkhart County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 121 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 94 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Elkhart County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Elkhart County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 125 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Elkhart
| Households | 21,690 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Indiana Michigan Power Co |
|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co | |
| Lagrange County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Elkhart County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Elkhart
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Elkhart
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- What changes the price?
- Tree on power lines
Rules in Indiana
Indiana: 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: Indiana Department of Insurance.
Map of Elkhart
Close by
- Simonton Lake 10 with trees
- Dunlap 5 with trees
- Bristol 17 with trees
- Goshen 10 with trees
- Wakarusa 4 with trees
- Middlebury 4 with trees
- New Paris 2 with trees
- Nappanee 3 with trees
- Syracuse 4 with trees