Forrest County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Petal, MS
Petal: 13 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Petal
- 13
- strongest gust in them
- 81 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 Petal, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 13 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 18, 2024 · Jun 4, 2024 · May 13, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 81 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 | 34 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Petal
| Households | 3,780 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
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 Petal
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- 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.
Map of Petal
Close by
- Glendale 4 with trees
- Hattiesburg 11 with trees
- Rawls Springs 4 with trees