Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania
Tree removal in Vandergrift, PA
Vandergrift: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Vandergrift
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Westmoreland County
- 368
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Vandergrift, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 7, 2022 · Aug 12, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Westmoreland County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 438 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 368 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Full record for Westmoreland County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Westmoreland County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 140 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 56 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Vandergrift
| Households | 2,180 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1940 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duquesne Light Co |
|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | |
| REA Energy Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Westmoreland County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Vandergrift
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1940, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Permits and rules
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
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 Vandergrift
Close by
- West Leechburg
- Avonmore 2 with trees
- Lower Burrell 1 with trees
- New Kensington
- Arnold 3 with trees
- Murrysville 10 with trees
- Delmont 11 with trees
- Level Green 4 with trees
- Trafford 4 with trees
- Manor 4 with trees
- Jeannette
- Greensburg 14 with trees