Monroe County · Indiana
Tree removal in Bloomington, IN
Bloomington: 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 Bloomington
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Monroe County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bloomington, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 25, 2024 · Aug 25, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Monroe County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 47 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Monroe County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 109 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 38 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bloomington
| Households | 33,370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
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 | AES Indiana |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | |
| Jackson County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Monroe County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bloomington
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Calling the line
- Warning signs
- Tree on power lines
- 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 Bloomington
Close by
- Ellettsville 9 with trees
- Smithville-Sanders