Hinds County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Jackson, MS
Jackson: 25 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Jackson
- 25
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Hinds County
- 239
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Jackson, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 25 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 18, 2024 · Jan 25, 2024 · Jun 12, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hinds County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 257 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 239 |
| Tornado reports | 44 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hinds County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 32 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Jackson
| Households | 61,960 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
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 Mississippi LLC |
|---|---|
| Southwest Mississippi E P A |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Jackson
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?25 tree reports near Jackson
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Hinds County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Arborist assessment
- What changes the price?
Rules in Mississippi
Mississippi: 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: Mississippi Insurance Department.