Washington County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Johnson City, TN
Johnson City: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Johnson City
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Washington County
- 32
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Johnson City, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Washington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 36 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 32 |
Full record for Washington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Washington County
| Hurricanes | Very 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 | 94 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 23 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Johnson City
| Households | 30,470 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
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 | Kingsport Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Elizabethton | |
| Johnson City |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Washington County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Johnson City
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Tennessee
Tennessee: 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: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.
Map of Johnson City
Close by
- Jonesborough
- Oak Grove
- Gray 3 with trees
- Spurgeon
- Embreeville
- Fall Branch 3 with trees