Northumberland County · Pennsylvania
Tree removal in Watsontown, PA
Watsontown: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Watsontown
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Northumberland County
- 76
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Watsontown, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 22, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Northumberland County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 83 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 76 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Northumberland County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Northumberland County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 133 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Watsontown
| Households | 830 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1952 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Citizens Electric Co |
|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp | |
| Borough of Watsontown |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Watsontown
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1952, among older trees
- Clearing a lota small place, about 830 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- Who pays?
Rules in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: 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: Pennsylvania Insurance Department.
Map of Watsontown
Close by
- Dewart
- Milton 6 with trees
- Northumberland 4 with trees
- Riverside 1 with trees
- Sunbury 8 with trees
- Elysburg 3 with trees
- Trevorton 1 with trees
- Edgewood
- Fairview-Ferndale
- Shamokin
- Marshallton 3 with trees
- Kulpmont