Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Lafayette, LA
Lafayette: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lafayette
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Lafayette Parish
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lafayette, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 16, 2024 · Jul 31, 2023 · Nov 1, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lafayette Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 40 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Lafayette Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lafayette Parish
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lafayette
| Households | 52,480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Lafayette | |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lafayette
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Lafayette
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Lafayette Parish
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Cables and braces
- Warning signs
- Should it come down?
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.