Tipton County · Tennessee
Tree removal in Covington, TN
Covington: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Covington
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Tipton County
- 27
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Covington, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 24, 2022 · Apr 30, 2017 · Jul 22, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Tipton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 34 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 27 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Tipton County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 70 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 15 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Covington
| Households | 3,450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 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 |
|---|---|
| City of Covington | |
| Southwest Tennessee E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Covington
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Tipton County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in Tennessee
Tennessee: 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: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance.