Bradford County · Florida
Tree removal in Starke, FL
Starke: 7 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Starke
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Bradford County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Starke, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 22, 2024 · Dec 8, 2021 · Jun 22, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bradford County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 29 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Bradford County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bradford 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Starke
| Households | 2,070 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| City of Starke | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Starke
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Starke
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- Choosing a crew
- 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.