Elkhart County · Indiana
Tree removal in Bristol, IN
Bristol: 17 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Bristol
- 17
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Elkhart County
- 94
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bristol, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 17 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 27, 2024 · Jun 13, 2024 · Jun 3, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Elkhart County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 121 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 94 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Elkhart County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Elkhart County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 125 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bristol
| Households | 630 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
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 6 utilities in Elkhart County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bristol
- Clearing a lota small place, about 630 households
- Is it an emergency?17 tree reports near Bristol
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Arborist assessment
- Permits and rules
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.
Map of Bristol
Close by
- Middlebury 4 with trees
- Elkhart 14 with trees
- Dunlap 5 with trees
- Simonton Lake 10 with trees
- Goshen 10 with trees
- New Paris 2 with trees
- Wakarusa 4 with trees
- Nappanee 3 with trees
- Syracuse 4 with trees