Madison County · Indiana
Tree removal in Lapel, IN
Lapel: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lapel
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Madison County
- 43
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lapel, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 6, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Madison County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 63 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 43 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Madison County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Madison County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 112 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 40 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lapel
| Households | 1,010 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | AES Indiana |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Indiana, LLC | |
| Indiana Michigan Power Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 8 utilities in Madison County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lapel
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,010 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Calling the line
- Removal day
Rules in Indiana
Indiana: 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: Indiana Department of Insurance.
Map of Lapel
Close by
- Pendleton 3 with trees
- Ingalls 1 with trees
- Edgewood 2 with trees
- Anderson 7 with trees
- Frankton
- Chesterfield
- Elwood 2 with trees
- Alexandria
- Summitville 4 with trees