St. Louis County · Missouri
Tree removal in Des Peres, MO
Des Peres: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Des Peres
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across St. Louis County
- 102
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Des Peres, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. Louis County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 125 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 102 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Full record for St. Louis County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Louis County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 106 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 38 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Des Peres
| Households | 3,220 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all 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 |
|---|---|
| City of Kirkwood |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Des Peres
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in St. Louis County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, 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 Des Peres
Close by
- Kirkwood 1 with trees
- Frontenac 2 with trees
- Town and Country 2 with trees
- Warson Woods
- Glendale
- Manchester
- Oakland 1 with trees
- Ladue 1 with trees
- Rock Hill 2 with trees
- Valley Park
- Creve Coeur
- Winchester