Bates County · Missouri
Tree removal in Butler, MO
Butler: 4 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 Butler
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Bates County
- 21
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Butler, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 6, 2024 · Apr 27, 2024 · Jun 7, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bates County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 46 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 21 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bates County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 111 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 39 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Butler
| Households | 1,720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1965 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Metro |
|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri West | |
| City of Butler |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Bates County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Butler
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Butler
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1965, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
- Choosing a crew
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.