Adams County · Indiana
Tree removal in Berne, IN
Berne: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Berne
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Adams County
- 17
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Berne, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 18, 2025 · Apr 2, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Adams County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 22 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 17 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Adams 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 45 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Berne
| Households | 1,490 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Indiana Michigan Power Co |
|---|---|
| Heartland REMC | |
| Jay County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Adams County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Berne
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,490 households
- Calling the line
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
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.