Washington Parish · Louisiana
Tree removal in Franklinton, LA
Franklinton: 5 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 Franklinton
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Washington Parish
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Franklinton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 10, 2025 · Aug 16, 2024 · Apr 10, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Washington Parish, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 29 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Washington Parish
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Washington Parish
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 37 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 17 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Franklinton
| Households | 1,610 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
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 | Cleco Power LLC |
|---|---|
| Entergy Louisiana LLC | |
| Washington-St Tammany E C, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Franklinton
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
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.