Lake County · Indiana
Tree removal in New Chicago, IN
New Chicago, in Lake County: 91 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Lake County
- 91
(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
Lake County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 150 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 91 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lake County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 117 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 46 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in New Chicago
| Households | 850 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1964 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co |
|---|---|
| Kankakee Valley Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for New Chicago
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 850 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Permits and rules
- Removal day
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 New Chicago
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Close by
- Lake Station 5 with trees
- Hobart 3 with trees
- Gary 3 with trees
- Ross
- Merrillville 4 with trees
- Griffith 3 with trees
- Highland 8 with trees
- Winfield 3 with trees
- Schererville 2 with trees
- Lakes of the Four Seasons
- Crown Point 8 with trees
- East Chicago 2 with trees