Hancock County · Mississippi
Tree removal in Diamondhead, MS
Diamondhead, in Hancock County: 14 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 Hancock County
- 14
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The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Hancock County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 21 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 14 |
| Tornado reports | 21 |
Full record for Hancock County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hancock County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 18 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Diamondhead
| Households | 4,210 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1996 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Mississippi Power Co |
|---|---|
| Coast Electric Power Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Diamondhead
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
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.
Map of Diamondhead
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Close by
- Bay St. Louis
- Kiln 5 with trees
- Waveland 2 with trees