Butler County · Missouri
Tree removal in Poplar Bluff, MO
Poplar Bluff: 16 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Poplar Bluff
- 16
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Butler County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Poplar Bluff, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 16 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 26, 2023 · Jul 5, 2023 · May 8, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Butler County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 54 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Butler 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 | 83 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 21 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Poplar Bluff
| Households | 6,330 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Union Electric Co |
|---|---|
| City of Poplar Bluff | |
| Clay County Electric Coop Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Butler County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Poplar Bluff
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?16 tree reports near Poplar Bluff
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Butler County
- Should it come down?
- 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.