Leflore County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Itta Bena, MS
Itta Bena: 3 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 Itta Bena
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Leflore County
- 28
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Itta Bena, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 23, 2024 · Jan 11, 2020 · Apr 3, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Leflore County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 35 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 28 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Leflore County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Leflore 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Itta Bena
| Households | 700 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 3 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
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 |
|---|---|
| City of Itta Bena | |
| Delta Electric Power Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Leflore County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Itta Bena
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 700 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Itta Bena
- Choosing a crew
- Permits and rules
- 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.