Lackawanna County · Pennsylvania
Tree removal in Big Bass Lake, PA
Big Bass Lake, in Lackawanna County: 109 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Lackawanna County
- 109
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Lackawanna County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 130 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 109 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Lackawanna County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lackawanna 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 | 147 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 63 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Big Bass Lake
| Households | 540 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | PPL Electric Utilities Corp |
|---|---|
| Borough of Blakely | |
| Borough of Olyphant |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Lackawanna County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Big Bass Lake
- Clearing a lota small place, about 540 households
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
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.