Vermilion Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Kaplan, LA
Kaplan: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Kaplan
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Vermilion Parish
- 8
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Kaplan, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 4, 2019 · May 19, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Vermilion Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 20 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 8 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Vermilion Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Vermilion Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 16 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Kaplan
| Households | 1,740 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleco Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | |
| City of Abbeville |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 8 utilities in Vermilion Parish
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Kaplan
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- What changes the price?
- Choosing a crew
- 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.