Jackson County · Missouri
Tree removal in Independence, MO
Independence: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Independence
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Jackson County
- 192
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Independence, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 25, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jackson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 275 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 192 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Full record for Jackson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jackson County
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 113 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 43 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Independence
| Households | 50,930 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Metro |
|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri West | |
| City of Independence |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Jackson County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Independence
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Jackson County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- What changes the price?
- Should it come down?
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 Independence
Close by
- Sugar Creek 3 with trees
- Blue Springs 18 with trees
- Blue Summit 10 with trees
- Raytown 9 with trees
- Grain Valley
- Buckner 5 with trees
- Kansas City 20 with trees
- Lee's Summit 8 with trees
- Oak Grove 5 with trees
- Lake Lotawana 7 with trees
- Grandview 5 with trees
- Greenwood 6 with trees