Lake County · Florida
Tree removal in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL
Howey-in-the-Hills: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Howey-in-the-Hills
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Lake County
- 24
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Howey-in-the-Hills, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lake County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 33 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 24 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lake County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Howey-in-the-Hills
| Households | 850 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Leesburg | |
| City of Mount Dora |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Lake County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Howey-in-the-Hills
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 850 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Removal day
- Calling the line
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.