Bolivar County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Mound Bayou, MS
Mound Bayou, in Bolivar County: 49 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 Bolivar County
- 49
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Bolivar County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 69 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 49 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Full record for Bolivar County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bolivar 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 | 51 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Mound Bayou
| Households | 600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 3 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
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 | Entergy Mississippi LLC |
|---|---|
| Coahoma Electric Power Assn | |
| Delta Electric Power Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Mound Bayou
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 600 households
- Who pays?
- Arborist assessment
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
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.