Buchanan County · Missouri
Tree removal in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph: 19 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 St. Joseph
- 19
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Buchanan County
- 43
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near St. Joseph, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 19 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 23, 2025 · Oct 24, 2024 · Jul 31, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Buchanan County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 90 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 43 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Buchanan County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Buchanan County
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 126 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 53 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in St. Joseph
| Households | 28,670 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1962 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Missouri West |
|---|---|
| City of Easton | |
| Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Buchanan County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for St. Joseph
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?19 tree reports near St. Joseph
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1962, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Tree on power lines
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.