Decatur County · Indiana
Tree removal in Lake Santee, IN
Lake Santee, in Decatur County: 30 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 Decatur County
- 30
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Decatur County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 38 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 30 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Decatur County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Decatur County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 109 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 37 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Santee
| Households | 390 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Indiana, LLC |
|---|---|
| Bartholomew County Rural E M C | |
| Decatur County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Decatur County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake Santee
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 390 households
- Choosing a crew
- Tree on power lines
- Calling the line
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.
Map of Lake Santee
Close by
- Greensburg 6 with trees
- St. Paul 1 with trees
- Westport 3 with trees