Okeechobee County · Florida
Tree removal in Okeechobee, FL
Okeechobee: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Okeechobee
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Okeechobee County
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Okeechobee, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Okeechobee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 6 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Okeechobee County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Okeechobee County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Okeechobee
| Households | 1,810 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Glades Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Okeechobee
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
Rules in Florida
Florida: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Florida: with an ISA-certified arborist’s or licensed landscape architect’s written finding of unacceptable risk, a city or county may not require a permit to remove a tree at a single-family home (section 163.045). Permits
Claim complaints: Florida Department of Financial Services.
Map of Okeechobee
Close by
- Cypress Quarters 1 with trees
- Taylor Creek