Walton County · Florida
Tree removal in Freeport, FL
Freeport: 12 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 Freeport
- 12
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Walton County
- 124
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Freeport, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 10, 2024 · Aug 4, 2023 · Jun 16, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Walton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 158 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 124 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Walton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
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 | 16 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Freeport
| Households | 2,520 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2013 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Freeport
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?12 tree reports near Freeport
- Removal day
- What changes the price?
- 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.
Map of Freeport
Close by
- DeFuniak Springs
- Miramar Beach 3 with trees