Lafourche Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Raceland, LA
Raceland: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Raceland
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Lafourche Parish
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Raceland, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 7, 2019 · May 3, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lafourche Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 13 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Lafourche Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lafourche Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Raceland
| Households | 4,200 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|---|
| South Louisiana Elec Coop Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Raceland
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
- Warning signs
- Should it come down?
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.