Rankin County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Richland, MS
Richland, in Rankin County: 199 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Rankin County
- 199
(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Rankin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 215 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 199 |
| Tornado reports | 40 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rankin County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 40 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Richland
| Households | 2,920 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1993 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Mississippi LLC |
|---|---|
| Central Electric Power Assn | |
| Southern Pine Electric Cooperative |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Richland
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Rankin County
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- 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.
Map of Richland
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