Highlands County · Florida
Tree removal in Avon Park, FL
Avon Park, in Highlands County: 5 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 Highlands County
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Highlands County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 11 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Highlands County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Highlands County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Avon Park
| Households | 4,530 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | |
| Glades Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Highlands County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Avon Park
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Permits and rules
- What changes the price?
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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 Avon Park
Close by
- Sebring 3 with trees
- Lake Placid 3 with trees