Lake County · Indiana
Tree removal in Merrillville, IN
Merrillville: 4 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 Merrillville
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Lake County
- 91
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Storm record
Near Merrillville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 15, 2025 · Jun 1, 2023 · Mar 31, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lake County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 150 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 91 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lake County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 124 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Merrillville
| Households | 15,430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co |
|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Merrillville
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Merrillville
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Permits and rules
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Merrillville
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