Scott County · Indiana
Tree removal in Austin, IN
Austin: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 90 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Austin
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 90 mph
- with trees across Scott County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Austin, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 7, 2023 · Jul 7, 2017 · Mar 1, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 90 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Scott County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 29 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Scott County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 114 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 36 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Austin
| Households | 1,740 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Scottsburg | |
| Clark County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Scott County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Austin
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Austin
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
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.