Dent County · Missouri
Tree removal in Salem, MO
Salem: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Salem
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Dent County
- 26
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Salem, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 19, 2025 · Aug 16, 2019 · Jun 21, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Dent County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 31 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 26 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Dent County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 91 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Salem
| Households | 1,940 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Black River Electric Coop |
|---|---|
| City of Salem | |
| Crawford Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Dent County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Salem
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Salem
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- What changes the price?
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
Rules in Missouri
Missouri: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance.