Orleans Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 52 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near New Orleans
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 52 mph
- with trees across Orleans Parish
- 12
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near New Orleans, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 12, 2021 · Jan 11, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 52 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Orleans Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 42 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 12 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Orleans Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Orleans Parish
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in New Orleans
| Households | 155,060 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1959 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|---|
| Entergy New Orleans, LLC |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for New Orleans
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1959, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- 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.