St. Francis County · Arkansas
Tree removal in Forrest City, AR
Forrest City, in St. Francis County: 17 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 St. Francis County
- 17
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
St. Francis County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 26 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 17 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for St. Francis County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Francis County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 60 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 17 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Forrest City
| Households | 3,880 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Woodruff Electric Coop Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Forrest City
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in St. Francis County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Permits and rules
- 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.