Imperial County · California

Tree removal in El Centro, CA

El Centro: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.

storm reports with trees near El Centro: 2
strongest gust in them: 60 mph
with trees across Imperial County: 11

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Storm record

Near El Centro, 2016–2025

Reports that mention trees	2
Most recent	Oct 15, 2022
Strongest gust	60 mph, estimated

Source: NOAA Storm Events

Imperial County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	62
Of those, mentioning trees	11

Full record for Imperial County

Source: NOAA Storm Events

FEMA risk ratings, Imperial County

Hurricanes	Very low
Strong wind	Relatively moderate
Tornadoes	Very low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Freezing nights, nearest station

Nights at or below 32°F	1
Distance to the station	1 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in El Centro

Households	12,830
Detached houses	5 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	5 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1982

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	Southern California Edison Co
	Imperial Irrigation District

Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.

Source: EIA-861, 2024

Questions for El Centro

Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
Calling the line
Permits and rules
Choosing a crew
Pruning instead of removal
Tree on power lines

All answers

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.

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