Perry County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Richton, MS
Richton: 7 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Richton
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Perry County
- 26
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Richton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 12, 2023 · Apr 17, 2022 · Feb 3, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Perry County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 29 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 26 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Perry County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 49 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 4 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Richton
| Households | 450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Mississippi Power Co |
|---|---|
| Dixie Electric Power Assn | |
| Pearl River Valley El Pwr Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Perry County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Richton
- Clearing a lota small place, about 450 households
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Richton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Arborist assessment
- Permits and rules
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.