Jefferson County · Florida
Tree removal in Monticello, FL
Monticello: 21 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 Monticello
- 21
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Jefferson County
- 140
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Monticello, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 21 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2025 · Jul 20, 2024 · Aug 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jefferson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 155 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 140 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Jefferson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jefferson County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 26 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Monticello
| Households | 1,270 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (FL) |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Monticello
- Is it an emergency?21 tree reports near Monticello
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,270 households
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
- 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.