Citrus County · Florida
Tree removal in Citrus Hills, FL
Citrus Hills, in Citrus County: 15 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Citrus County
- 15
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Citrus County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 18 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 15 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Citrus County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 16 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Citrus Hills
| Households | 4,210 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2002 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Citrus Hills
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
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.