Lowndes County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Columbus AFB, MS
Columbus AFB, in Lowndes County: 89 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 Lowndes County
- 89
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
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 | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Columbus AFB
| Households | 470 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 2 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | fewer than 1 in 20 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1999 |
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 AFB
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 470 households
- What changes the price?
- Removal day
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.