Cochran County · Texas
Tree removal in Morton, TX
Morton: answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Cochran County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 37 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 0 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Full record for Cochran County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cochran County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 102 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 24 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Morton
| Households | 640 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Southwestern Public Service Co |
|---|---|
| Bailey County Elec Coop Assn | |
| Lamb County Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Cochran County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Morton
- Clearing a lota small place, about 640 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1966, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?
- Should it come down?
- Removal day
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 Morton
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