Barton County · Missouri
Tree removal in Lamar, MO
Lamar: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lamar
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Barton County
- 30
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lamar, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 18, 2025 · Jul 30, 2023 · May 20, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Barton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 45 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 30 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Barton County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 100 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 30 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lamar
| Households | 1,670 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Empire District Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Evergy Missouri West | |
| Barton County Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Barton County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lamar
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Barton County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Lamar
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
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.