Forrest County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Hattiesburg
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Forrest County
- 103
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Hattiesburg, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Feb 16, 2025 · Jan 9, 2024 · Jun 10, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Forrest County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 111 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 103 |
| Tornado reports | 13 |
Full record for Forrest County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Forrest County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively 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 | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hattiesburg
| Households | 20,230 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1980 |
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 | Mississippi Power Co |
|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Power Assn | |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Forrest County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hattiesburg
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Hattiesburg
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Calling the line
- Permits and rules
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.
Map of Hattiesburg
Close by
- Glendale 4 with trees
- Petal 13 with trees
- Rawls Springs 4 with trees