Lubbock County · Texas
Tree removal in Ransom Canyon, TX
Ransom Canyon, in Lubbock County: 15 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 Lubbock County
- 15
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Lubbock County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 104 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 15 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Lubbock County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lubbock County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 61 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ransom Canyon
| Households | 460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Southwestern Public Service Co |
|---|---|
| City of Lubbock | |
| Lyntegar Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Lubbock County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ransom Canyon
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Lubbock County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
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.