Bonner County · Idaho
Tree removal in Priest River, ID
Priest River: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Priest River
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Bonner County
- 10
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Priest River, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bonner County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 12 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 10 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bonner County
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 169 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 43 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Priest River
| Households | 820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Avista Corp |
|---|---|
| Inland Power & Light Company | |
| Kootenai Electric Cooperative |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Bonner County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Priest River
- Clearing a lota small place, about 820 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- Who pays?
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
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.