Mississippi County · Missouri
Tree removal in East Prairie, MO
East Prairie: 7 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 East Prairie
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Mississippi County
- 14
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near East Prairie, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 8, 2022 · May 3, 2020 · Jun 26, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Mississippi County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 22 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 14 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Mississippi County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Mississippi County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 74 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 17 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in East Prairie
| Households | 1,340 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Union Electric Co |
|---|---|
| SEMO Electric Cooperative |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for East Prairie
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,340 households
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near East Prairie
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Mississippi County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- Should it come down?
Rules in Missouri
Missouri: 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: Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance.