Acadia Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Rayne, LA
Rayne: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Rayne
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Acadia Parish
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rayne, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 28, 2024 · May 16, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Acadia Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 50 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Acadia Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rayne
| Households | 2,700 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Cleco Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | |
| City of Rayne |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Acadia Parish
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rayne
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Choosing a crew
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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.