St. Louis city · Missouri
Tree removal in St. Louis, MO
St. Louis: 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 St. Louis
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across St. Louis city
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near St. Louis, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 9, 2021 · Apr 28, 2020 · May 29, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. Louis city, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 24 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for St. Louis city
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Louis city
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 79 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 25 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in St. Louis
| Households | 144,450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
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
Questions for St. Louis
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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.