Moore County · Texas
Tree removal in Cactus, TX
Cactus: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Cactus
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Moore County
- 3
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cactus, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 15, 2024 · Jun 12, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Moore County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 58 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 3 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Moore County
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 124 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 38 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cactus
| Households | 880 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
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 | Southwestern Public Service Co |
|---|---|
| Rita Blanca Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cactus
- Clearing a lota small place, about 880 households
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
- 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.