Tangipahoa Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Independence, LA
Independence: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Independence
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Tangipahoa Parish
- 56
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Independence, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Tangipahoa Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 60 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 56 |
| Tornado reports | 21 |
Full record for Tangipahoa Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Tangipahoa Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 35 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Independence
| Households | 720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Membership Corp | |
| Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Independence
- Clearing a lota small place, about 720 households
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
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 Independence
Close by
- Natalbany 1 with trees
- Amite City
- Roseland 2 with trees
- Hammond 4 with trees
- Ponchatoula 1 with trees
- Kentwood 8 with trees