Hillsborough County · Florida

Tree removal in Valrico, FL

Valrico, in Hillsborough County: 25 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 Hillsborough County: 25

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Storm record

Hillsborough County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	52
Of those, mentioning trees	25
Tornado reports	8

Full record for Hillsborough County

Source: NOAA Storm Events

FEMA risk ratings, Hillsborough County

Hurricanes	Very high
Strong wind	Relatively moderate
Tornadoes	Very high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Freezing nights, nearest station

Nights at or below 32°F	3
Distance to the station	9 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Valrico

Households	14,130
Detached houses	8 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	8 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1996

Source: Census ACS 2019–2023

If a tree is on a line

Utilities serving the county	Duke Energy Florida, LLC
	Tampa Electric Co
	Peace River Electric Coop, Inc

Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.

Source: EIA-861, 2024

Questions for Valrico

Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
Permits and rules
Should it come down?
Removal day
Pruning instead of removal

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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.

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