Minidoka County · Idaho
Tree removal in Rupert, ID
Rupert: 8 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 Rupert
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Minidoka County
- 19
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rupert, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Dec 17, 2025 · May 13, 2024 · Aug 1, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Minidoka County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 40 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 19 |
Full record for Minidoka County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Minidoka County
| Ice storms | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 159 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 53 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rupert
| Households | 2,140 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Idaho Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Burley | |
| City of Heyburn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 9 utilities in Minidoka County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rupert
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Rupert
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Who pays?
- Removal day
- Cables and braces
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.