Jackson County · Arkansas
Tree removal in Newport, AR
Newport: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Newport
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Jackson County
- 16
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Newport, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 10, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jackson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 30 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Full record for Jackson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jackson County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 60 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 11 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Newport
| Households | 2,570 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 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 | Entergy Arkansas LLC |
|---|---|
| Farmers Electric Coop Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Newport
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Jackson County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Arkansas
Arkansas: 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: Arkansas Insurance Department.