Portage County · Ohio
Tree removal in Kent, OH
Kent: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Kent
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Portage County
- 88
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Kent, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 16, 2025 · Jun 17, 2024 · Aug 24, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Portage County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 93 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 88 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Portage County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Portage County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 126 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 47 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Kent
| Households | 10,180 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleveland Electric Illum Co |
|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Kent
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Kent
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
- Cables and braces
Rules in Ohio
Ohio: 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: Ohio Department of Insurance.