Latah County · Idaho
Tree removal in Moscow, ID
Moscow: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 67 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Moscow
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 67 mph
- with trees across Latah County
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Moscow, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 25, 2024 · Apr 7, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 67 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Latah County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 7 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Latah County
| Ice storms | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 139 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 28 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Moscow
| Households | 9,950 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1980 |
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 | Avista Corp |
|---|---|
| Clearwater Power Company |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Moscow
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
- What changes the price?
Rules in Idaho
Idaho: 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: Idaho Department of Insurance.