Maricopa County · Arizona
Tree removal in Rio Verde, AZ
Rio Verde, in Maricopa County: 360 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 Maricopa County
- 360
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Maricopa County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 659 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 360 |
| Tornado reports | 13 |
Full record for Maricopa County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Maricopa County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rio Verde
| Households | 1,290 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Arizona Public Service Co |
|---|---|
| Buckeye Water C&D District | |
| City of Mesa |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 11 utilities in Maricopa County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rio Verde
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,290 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
Rules in Arizona
Arizona: 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: Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.
Map of Rio Verde
Close by
- Fountain Hills 6 with trees
- Scottsdale 13 with trees
- Carefree
- Cave Creek 2 with trees
- Paradise Valley
- Mesa 18 with trees
- Apache Junction 3 with trees
- New River 3 with trees
- Phoenix 10 with trees
- Anthem
- Tempe 7 with trees
- Gilbert 4 with trees