Okaloosa County · Florida
Tree removal in Destin, FL
Destin: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Destin
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Okaloosa County
- 34
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Destin, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Feb 4, 2018 · May 20, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Okaloosa County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 78 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 34 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Okaloosa County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Okaloosa County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Destin
| Households | 6,210 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1992 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Destin
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Arborist assessment
- What changes the price?
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
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 Destin
Close by
- Eglin AFB
- Lake Lorraine
- Valparaiso 1 with trees
- Ocean City 1 with trees
- Niceville 2 with trees
- Fort Walton Beach 1 with trees
- Wright
- Mary Esther 1 with trees
- Hurlburt Field
- Crestview 7 with trees