St. John the Baptist Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Edgard, LA
Edgard: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Edgard
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across St. John the Baptist Parish
- 3
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Edgard, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 7, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. John the Baptist Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 10 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 3 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for St. John the Baptist Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. John the Baptist Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Edgard
| Households | 610 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Edgard
- Clearing a lota small place, about 610 households
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
- Permits and rules
Rules in Louisiana
Louisiana: paid tree removal, pruning and trimming need an arborist license from the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. License lookup.
Claim complaints: Louisiana Department of Insurance.