Lafayette Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Milton, LA
Milton: 2 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 Milton
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Lafayette Parish
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Milton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 31, 2023 · Sep 28, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lafayette Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 40 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Lafayette Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lafayette 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Milton
| Households | 770 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1992 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Lafayette | |
| Southwest Louisiana E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Milton
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Lafayette Parish
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 770 households
- Should it come down?
- 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.