Crittenden County · Arkansas
Tree removal in West Memphis, AR
West Memphis, in Crittenden County: 13 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 Crittenden County
- 13
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Crittenden County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 32 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 13 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Crittenden County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Crittenden County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 58 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in West Memphis
| Households | 9,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
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 |
|---|---|
| City of West Memphis | |
| Craighead Electric Coop Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for West Memphis
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Crittenden County
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
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.