Evangeline Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Ville Platte, LA
Ville Platte: 2 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 Ville Platte
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Evangeline Parish
- 11
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ville Platte, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 19, 2019 · Jan 2, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Evangeline Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 12 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 11 |
| Tornado reports | 11 |
Full record for Evangeline Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Evangeline Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 19 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 17 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ville Platte
| Households | 2,580 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleco Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc | |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ville Platte
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Removal day
- Warning signs
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Ville Platte
Close by
- Mamou 2 with trees
- Pine Prairie 3 with trees
- Basile 3 with trees