Carter County · Missouri
Tree removal in Van Buren, MO
Van Buren: 14 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 Van Buren
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Carter County
- 29
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Van Buren, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 29, 2025 · Jul 7, 2023 · Jul 17, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Carter County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 30 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 29 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Carter County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 109 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 38 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Van Buren
| Households | 410 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
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 | Ozark Border Electric Coop |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Van Buren
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Van Buren
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 410 households
- Permits and rules
- 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.