Sunflower County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Sunflower, MS
Sunflower: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Sunflower
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Sunflower County
- 41
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Sunflower, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jan 11, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Sunflower County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 55 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 41 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Sunflower County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Sunflower County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sunflower
| Households | 380 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Coahoma Electric Power Assn | |
| Delta Electric Power Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Sunflower County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Sunflower
- Clearing a lota small place, about 380 households
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Choosing a crew
- Permits and rules
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
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.