Mississippi
Tree removal in Forrest County, MS
Forrest County: 103 of 111 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
- 103
- tornado reports
- 13
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 111 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 103 |
| Tornado reports | 13 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 13 |
| Latest report with trees | Aug 13, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Petal | 13 | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Hattiesburg | 11 | Feb 16, 2025 |
| Glendale | 4 | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Rawls Springs | 4 | May 13, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Mississippi Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Dixie Electric Power Assn |
| 3 | Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn |
| 4 | Southern Pine Electric Cooperative |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 29,720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Forrest County
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.