Northampton County · Pennsylvania
Tree removal in Bangor, PA
Bangor: 2 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 Bangor
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Northampton County
- 133
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bangor, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 21, 2021 · Aug 22, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Northampton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 160 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 133 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Northampton County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Northampton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bangor
| Households | 1,990 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co |
|---|---|
| PPL Electric Utilities Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bangor
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- Should it come down?
- Permits and rules
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
- Choosing a crew
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 Bangor
Close by
- Roseto
- East Bangor 3 with trees
- Pen Argyl 2 with trees
- Wind Gap 3 with trees
- Belfast 4 with trees
- Tatamy
- Eastlawn Gardens
- Chestnut Hill
- Nazareth 1 with trees
- Easton 1 with trees
- Palmer Heights 1 with trees
- Wilson