Sebastian County · Arkansas
Tree removal in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith: 22 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Fort Smith
- 22
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Sebastian County
- 77
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Fort Smith, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 22 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2024 · Jul 21, 2023 · Jul 14, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Sebastian County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 121 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 77 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Full record for Sebastian County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Sebastian 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 | 63 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fort Smith
| Households | 36,480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Southwestern Electric Power Co | |
| Arkansas Valley Elec Coop Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fort Smith
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?22 tree reports near Fort Smith
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Sebastian County
- Warning signs
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
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.