Starke County · Indiana
Tree removal in Bass Lake, IN
Bass Lake: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Bass Lake
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Starke County
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bass Lake, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Starke County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 27 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Starke County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 137 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 56 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bass Lake
| Households | 510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 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 | Northern Indiana Pub Serv Co |
|---|---|
| Fulton County Rural E M C | |
| Jasper County Rural E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Starke County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bass Lake
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 510 households
- Who pays?
- Should it come down?
- 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.
Map of Bass Lake
Close by
- Knox 3 with trees
- North Judson 5 with trees
- Koontz Lake