Howell County · Missouri
Tree removal in West Plains, MO
West Plains: 14 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 68 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near West Plains
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 68 mph
- with trees across Howell County
- 74
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near West Plains, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 16, 2025 · Apr 19, 2025 · Aug 15, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 68 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Howell County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 95 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 74 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Howell 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 35 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in West Plains
| Households | 4,960 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
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 | City of Mountain View |
|---|---|
| City of West Plains | |
| City of Willow Springs |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Howell County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for West Plains
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near West Plains
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Howell County
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- What changes the price?
- Permits and rules
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.
Map of West Plains
Close by
- Willow Springs 4 with trees
- Mountain View 8 with trees