Cuyahoga County · Ohio
Tree removal in University Heights, OH
University Heights: one National Weather Service storm report 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 University Heights
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Cuyahoga County
- 167
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near University Heights, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cuyahoga County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 199 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 167 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Cuyahoga County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cuyahoga County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 92 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in University Heights
| Households | 4,760 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1948 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleveland Electric Illum Co |
|---|---|
| Ohio Edison Co | |
| City of Cleveland |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for University Heights
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1948, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Ohio
Ohio: 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: Ohio Department of Insurance.
Map of University Heights
Close by
- Shaker Heights 5 with trees
- Cleveland Heights 1 with trees
- Beachwood 1 with trees
- South Euclid
- Lyndhurst 6 with trees
- East Cleveland 12 with trees
- Pepper Pike 2 with trees
- Warrensville Heights
- North Randall
- Mayfield Heights
- Richmond Heights 1 with trees
- Orange