Richland County · Ohio
Tree removal in Ontario, OH
Ontario: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Ontario
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Richland County
- 66
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ontario, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 4, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Richland County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 82 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 66 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Richland County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Richland County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 135 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 55 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ontario
| Households | 2,660 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ohio Edison Co |
|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | |
| City of Galion |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 11 utilities in Richland County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ontario
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Richland County
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
- What changes the price?
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
Rules in Ohio
Ohio: 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: Ohio Department of Insurance.