Rapides Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Alexandria, LA
Alexandria: 3 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 Alexandria
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Rapides Parish
- 60
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Alexandria, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 25, 2019 · Oct 22, 2017 · Aug 12, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Rapides Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 70 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 60 |
| Tornado reports | 27 |
Full record for Rapides Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rapides Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Alexandria
| Households | 16,910 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 Rapides Parish
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Alexandria
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Alexandria
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Rapides Parish
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
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.