Missouri
Tree removal in Hickory County, MO
Hickory County: 31 of 45 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 31
- tornado reports
- 2
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 45 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 31 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Latest report with trees | Jun 3, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Preston | 3 | Sep 27, 2020 |
| Hermitage | 2 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Wheatland | 2 | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Cross Timbers | 1 | May 20, 2019 |
| Weaubleau | 1 | Jul 29, 2023 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Empire District Electric Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc |
| 3 | Southwest Electric Coop, Inc |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 3,460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
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.