LaPorte County · Indiana
Tree removal in Westville, IN
Westville: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Westville
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across LaPorte County
- 49
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Westville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 27, 2024 · Jul 15, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
LaPorte County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 70 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 49 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for LaPorte County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, LaPorte County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 147 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 62 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Westville
| Households | 720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1999 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Indiana Michigan Power Co |
|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co | |
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in LaPorte County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Westville
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 720 households
- Calling the line
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- Should it come down?
Rules in Indiana
Indiana: 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: Indiana Department of Insurance.
Map of Westville
Close by
- Wanatah 2 with trees
- La Porte 8 with trees
- Trail Creek 7 with trees
- Kingsford Heights 2 with trees
- Michigan City 3 with trees
- Long Beach 1 with trees
- Hudson Lake 1 with trees