Oktibbeha County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Maben, MS
Maben: 10 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Maben
- 10
- strongest gust in them
- 69 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 Maben, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 10 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 8, 2025 · Jan 12, 2024 · Jul 9, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
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 | 70 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 11 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Maben
| Households | 450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 3 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
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 Maben
- Clearing a lota small place, about 450 households
- Is it an emergency?10 tree reports near Maben
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
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.