Macon County · Missouri
Tree removal in La Plata, MO
La Plata: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near La Plata
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Macon County
- 14
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near La Plata, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 3, 2025 · Jun 17, 2022 · Jun 28, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Macon County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 24 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 14 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Macon County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 125 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 54 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in La Plata
| Households | 530 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Union Electric Co |
|---|---|
| City of La Plata | |
| City of Macon |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Macon County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for La Plata
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 530 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near La Plata
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- Removal day
- Cables and braces
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.