Missouri
Tree removal in Polk County, MO
Polk County: 59 of 86 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
- 59
- tornado reports
- 9
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 86 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 59 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 9 |
| Latest report with trees | Sep 17, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | 10 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Pleasant Hope | 9 | Jun 26, 2022 |
| Humansville | 8 | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Morrisville | 5 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Fair Play | 3 | May 27, 2021 |
| Flemington | 2 | Feb 27, 2023 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Empire District Electric Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Ozark Electric Coop Inc |
| 3 | Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc |
| 4 | 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 | 11,960 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Polk County
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.