Mississippi
Tree removal in Benton County, MS
Benton County: 12 of 13 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 12
- tornado reports
- 3
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 13 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 12 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 3 |
| Latest report with trees | May 18, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 3 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| Hickory Flat | 3 | May 18, 2025 |
| Lamar | 3 | Apr 3, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | City of Holly Springs |
|---|---|
| 2 | City of New Albany |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 3,030 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
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.