Cape Girardeau County · Missouri
Tree removal in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Girardeau: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Cape Girardeau
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Cape Girardeau County
- 45
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cape Girardeau, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 12, 2025 · May 20, 2025 · May 16, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cape Girardeau County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 56 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 45 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Cape Girardeau County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cape Girardeau County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 90 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 22 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cape Girardeau
| Households | 16,520 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Union Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Black River Electric Coop | |
| Citizens Electric Corporation |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Cape Girardeau County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cape Girardeau
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Cape Girardeau County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Cape Girardeau
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- 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.
Map of Cape Girardeau
Close by
- Scott City 6 with trees
- Jackson 9 with trees