Newton County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Decatur, MS
Decatur: 12 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 Decatur
- 12
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Newton County
- 74
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Decatur, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 25, 2025 · Mar 15, 2025 · Feb 15, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Newton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 76 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 74 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Newton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 64 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 8 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Decatur
| Households | 580 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Mississippi Power Co |
|---|---|
| Central Electric Power Assn | |
| East Mississippi Elec Pwr Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Newton County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Decatur
- Is it an emergency?12 tree reports near Decatur
- Clearing a lota small place, about 580 households
- Warning signs
- What changes the price?
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
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.