Chickasaw County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Houston, MS
Houston: 8 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Houston
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Chickasaw County
- 36
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Houston, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 7, 2025 · Mar 23, 2025 · Mar 15, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Chickasaw County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 42 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 36 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Chickasaw County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Chickasaw County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 70 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 13 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Houston
| Households | 1,510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Okolona |
|---|---|
| Natchez Trace Elec Power Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Houston
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Houston
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
- Arborist assessment
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.