San Bernardino County · California
Tree removal in Barstow, CA
Barstow: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 55 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Barstow
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 55 mph
- with trees across San Bernardino County
- 9
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Barstow, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 13, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 55 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
San Bernardino County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 61 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 9 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for San Bernardino County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, San Bernardino County
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 32 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Barstow
| Households | 9,170 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 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 | Bear Valley Electric Service |
|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | |
| Southern California Edison Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 8 utilities in San Bernardino County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Barstow
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Arborist assessment
- What changes the price?
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in California
California: tree contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board (class C-49, or the older C-61/D-49). License lookup.
Claim complaints: California Department of Insurance.