Missouri
Tree removal in Bates County, MO
Bates County: 21 of 46 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
- 21
- tornado reports
- 5
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 46 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 21 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 3 |
| Latest report with trees | Sep 3, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian | 8 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Butler | 4 | May 6, 2024 |
| Rich Hill | 2 | Jun 1, 2019 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Evergy Metro |
|---|---|
| 2 | Evergy Missouri West |
| 3 | City of Butler |
| 4 | Osage Valley Elec Coop Assn |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 5,980 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
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.