Lowndes County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Columbus, MS
Columbus: 8 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 Columbus
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Lowndes County
- 89
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Columbus, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 25, 2025 · Apr 27, 2023 · Sep 7, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lowndes County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 103 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 89 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Full record for Lowndes County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lowndes County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| 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 | 50 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Columbus
| Households | 9,980 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | 4-County Electric Power Assn |
|---|---|
| City of Columbus | |
| Monroe County Elec Power Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Columbus
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Columbus
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Arborist assessment
- 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 Columbus
Close by
- New Hope 9 with trees
- Columbus AFB
- Caledonia 8 with trees