Craighead County · Arkansas
Tree removal in Jonesboro, AR
Jonesboro: 7 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Jonesboro
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Craighead County
- 36
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Jonesboro, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 22, 2024 · Jul 18, 2023 · May 6, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Craighead County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 86 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 36 |
| Tornado reports | 19 |
Full record for Craighead County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Craighead County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 65 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 12 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Jonesboro
| Households | 30,890 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1990 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Entergy Arkansas LLC |
|---|---|
| City Water and Light Plant | |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Jonesboro
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Jonesboro
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Craighead County
- Warning signs
- Should it come down?
- 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.