Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles: 7 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 Lake Charles
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Calcasieu Parish
- 46
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lake Charles, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 24, 2025 · Mar 31, 2025 · May 13, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Calcasieu Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 85 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 46 |
| Tornado reports | 29 |
Full record for Calcasieu Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Calcasieu Parish
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Charles
| Households | 31,850 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleco Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | |
| Beauregard Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Calcasieu Parish
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake Charles
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Calcasieu Parish
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Lake Charles
- Choosing a crew
- Calling the line
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.