Defiance County · Ohio
Tree removal in Defiance, OH
Defiance: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Defiance
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Defiance County
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Defiance, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 29, 2022 · Aug 3, 2022 · Jul 19, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Defiance County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 33 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Defiance County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Defiance County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 127 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 50 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Defiance
| Households | 7,260 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ohio Power Co |
|---|---|
| The Toledo Edison Co | |
| North Western Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Defiance County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Defiance
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Defiance
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- Permits and rules
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.