Oktibbeha County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Starkville, MS
Starkville: 20 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 Starkville
- 20
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Oktibbeha County
- 80
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Starkville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 20 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 11, 2025 · May 8, 2025 · Feb 15, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Oktibbeha County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 86 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 80 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Oktibbeha County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Oktibbeha County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 58 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 7 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Starkville
| Households | 11,800 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
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 Starkville |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Starkville
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?20 tree reports near Starkville
- What changes the price?
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
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.