Kleberg County · Texas
Tree removal in Ricardo, TX
Ricardo: 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 Ricardo
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Kleberg County
- 9
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ricardo, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 6, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Kleberg County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 16 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 9 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Kleberg County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Kleberg County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ricardo
| Households | 330 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1991 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | AEP Texas Central Company |
|---|---|
| Nueces Electric Cooperative |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ricardo
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 330 households
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
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 Ricardo
Close by
- Kingsville 8 with trees
- Corpus Christi 1 with trees