Jefferson Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Metairie, LA
Metairie: 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 Metairie
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Jefferson Parish
- 19
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Metairie, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 6, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jefferson Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 56 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 19 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Full record for Jefferson Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jefferson Parish
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Metairie
| Households | 60,900 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Metairie
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Jefferson Parish
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- 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.