Missouri
Tree removal in Clay County, MO
Clay County: 79 of 138 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
- 79
- tornado reports
- 5
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 138 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 79 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
| Latest report with trees | Oct 18, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs | 15 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Liberty | 7 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Kearney | 6 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Avondale | 4 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Claycomo | 4 | Jun 2, 2018 |
| Gladstone | 4 | May 19, 2025 |
| Smithville | 4 | May 19, 2025 |
| Holt | 3 | Mar 14, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Evergy Metro |
|---|---|
| 2 | Evergy Missouri West |
| 3 | Union Electric Co |
| 4 | Platte-Clay Electric Coop, Inc |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 101,010 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
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.