Fresno County · California
Tree removal in Fresno, CA
Fresno, in Fresno County: 20 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 Fresno County
- 20
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Fresno County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 34 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 20 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Fresno County
| Strong wind | Very low |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fresno
| Households | 179,680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
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 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co | |
| Kings River Conservation Dist |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fresno
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Calling the line
- Arborist assessment
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
- Warning signs
Rules in California
California: tree contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board (class C-49, or the older C-61/D-49). License lookup.
Claim complaints: California Department of Insurance.