Lafayette County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Oxford, MS
Oxford: 9 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Oxford
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Lafayette County
- 61
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Oxford, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2025 · Jun 7, 2025 · Sep 6, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lafayette County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 69 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 61 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Lafayette County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lafayette County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 68 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 12 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Oxford
| Households | 9,990 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 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 | City of Oxford |
|---|---|
| North East Mississippi EPA | |
| Tallahatchie Valley E P A |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Oxford
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Oxford
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
- What changes the price?
- Arborist assessment
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.