Kootenai County · Idaho
Tree removal in Rathdrum, ID
Rathdrum, in Kootenai County: 1 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 Kootenai County
- 1
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Kootenai County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 2 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
Full record for Kootenai County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Kootenai County
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 120 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 23 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rathdrum
| Households | 3,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2002 |
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 Kootenai County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rathdrum
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Kootenai County
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Permits and rules
- Removal day
- Who pays?
- 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.