Vinton County · Ohio
Tree removal in McArthur, OH
McArthur, in Vinton County: 60 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Vinton County
- 60
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Vinton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 62 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 60 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Vinton County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 124 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 46 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in McArthur
| Households | 890 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
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 | Buckeye Rural Elec Coop, Inc |
|---|---|
| South Central Power Company |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for McArthur
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 890 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
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.