Polk County · Missouri
Tree removal in Bolivar, MO
Bolivar: 10 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Bolivar
- 10
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Polk County
- 59
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bolivar, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 10 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 29, 2025 · Jun 26, 2024 · Jun 14, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Polk County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 86 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 59 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Polk County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 35 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bolivar
| Households | 4,220 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Empire District Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Ozark Electric Coop Inc | |
| Sac-Osage Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Polk County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bolivar
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Polk County
- Is it an emergency?10 tree reports near Bolivar
- Calling the line
- What changes the price?
- Cables and braces
- 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.