St. Louis County · Missouri
Tree removal in Ferguson, MO
Ferguson: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Ferguson
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across St. Louis County
- 102
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ferguson, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 23, 2017 · May 11, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. Louis County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 125 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 102 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Full record for St. Louis County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Louis County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 26 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ferguson
| Households | 8,390 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
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 | Union Electric Co |
|---|---|
| City of Kirkwood |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ferguson
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in St. Louis County
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
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.