Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
Tree removal in Whitaker, PA
Whitaker: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Whitaker
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Allegheny County
- 505
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Whitaker, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 17, 2024 · Jun 4, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Allegheny County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 588 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 505 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Full record for Allegheny County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Allegheny County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 92 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 28 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Whitaker
| Households | 540 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1952 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duquesne Light Co |
|---|---|
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co | |
| Borough of Pitcairn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Allegheny County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Whitaker
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 540 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Allegheny County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?
- 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 Whitaker
Close by
- Braddock 1 with trees
- Rankin 4 with trees
- Munhall 10 with trees
- Swissvale
- Homestead
- West Homestead
- Braddock Hills
- North Braddock
- Edgewood 9 with trees
- Forest Hills 3 with trees
- East Pittsburgh
- Duquesne