Steuben County · Indiana
Tree removal in Jimmerson Lake, IN
Jimmerson Lake, in Steuben County: 40 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 Steuben County
- 40
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Steuben County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 56 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 40 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Steuben County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Steuben County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 145 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 63 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Jimmerson Lake
| Households | 450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Indiana Michigan Power Co |
|---|---|
| Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co | |
| Lagrange County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Steuben County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Jimmerson Lake
- Clearing a lota small place, about 450 households
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- Arborist assessment
- Permits and rules
- 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.