Scioto County · Ohio
Tree removal in Franklin Furnace, OH
Franklin Furnace: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Franklin Furnace
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Scioto County
- 100
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Franklin Furnace, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 22, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Scioto County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 104 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 100 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Scioto County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 106 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 30 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Franklin Furnace
| Households | 480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Ohio Inc |
|---|---|
| Ohio Power Co | |
| Adams Rural Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Scioto County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Franklin Furnace
- Clearing a lota small place, about 480 households
- Removal day
- Cables and braces
- Warning signs
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
Rules in Ohio
Ohio: 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: Ohio Department of Insurance.
Map of Franklin Furnace
Close by
- Wheelersburg 1 with trees
- New Boston
- Portsmouth 6 with trees
- Rosemount 1 with trees
- West Portsmouth 1 with trees
- Lucasville 7 with trees