Cameron County · Texas
Tree removal in Rio Hondo, TX
Rio Hondo: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Rio Hondo
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Cameron County
- 28
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rio Hondo, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 23, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cameron County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 72 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 28 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Cameron County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cameron County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rio Hondo
| Households | 750 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | AEP Texas Central Company |
|---|---|
| Brownsville Public Utilities Board | |
| Magic Valley Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rio Hondo
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Cameron County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Warning signs
Rules in Texas
Texas: 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: Texas Department of Insurance.
Map of Rio Hondo
Close by
- Harlingen 2 with trees
- San Benito 1 with trees
- Combes 1 with trees
- Laureles 1 with trees
- Primera
- Palm Valley
- Indian Lake
- Palmer
- Los Fresnos 2 with trees
- Rice Tracts
- La Paloma
- Rancho Viejo 3 with trees