Lincoln Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Ruston, LA
Ruston: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 85 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Ruston
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 85 mph
- with trees across Lincoln Parish
- 44
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ruston, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 16, 2023 · Jun 14, 2023 · Apr 14, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 85 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lincoln Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 49 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 44 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Lincoln Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lincoln Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 46 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ruston
| Households | 8,480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1986 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Louisiana LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Ruston | |
| Claiborne Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ruston
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Ruston
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Lincoln Parish
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Permits and rules
- 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.