Howard County · Missouri
Tree removal in Glasgow, MO
Glasgow: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Glasgow
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Howard County
- 16
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Glasgow, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 17, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Howard County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 25 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Howard County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 116 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 45 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Glasgow
| Households | 500 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Evergy Metro |
|---|---|
| Union Electric Co | |
| Boone Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Howard County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Glasgow
- Clearing a lota small place, about 500 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1966, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Arborist assessment
- Permits and rules
- 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.
Map of Glasgow
Close by
- Fayette 3 with trees
- New Franklin 5 with trees