Putnam County · Florida
Tree removal in Welaka, FL
Welaka: 2 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Welaka
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Putnam County
- 81
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Welaka, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 11, 2023 · Jul 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Putnam County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 94 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 81 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Putnam County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Welaka
| Households | 540 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Welaka
- Clearing a lota small place, about 540 households
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Pruning instead of removal
- What changes the price?
- 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.
Map of Welaka
Close by
- Crescent City 6 with trees
- Palatka 2 with trees
- East Palatka 3 with trees
- Interlachen 6 with trees