Jones County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Laurel, MS
Laurel: 18 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Laurel
- 18
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Jones County
- 142
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Storm record
Near Laurel, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 18 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 6, 2025 · Jun 5, 2024 · May 9, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jones County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 157 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 142 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jones 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Laurel
| Households | 6,600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Mississippi Power Co |
|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Power Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Laurel
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?18 tree reports near Laurel
- 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.