Okaloosa County · Florida
Tree removal in Crestview, FL
Crestview: 7 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Crestview
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 70 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 Crestview, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 14, 2023 · Jun 20, 2021 · Jun 19, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 70 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 3 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Crestview
| Households | 10,270 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2001 |
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 Crestview
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Crestview
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- What changes the price?
- Warning signs
- Tree on power lines
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 Crestview
Close by
- Niceville 2 with trees
- Valparaiso 1 with trees
- Eglin AFB
- Lake Lorraine
- Wright
- Ocean City 1 with trees
- Fort Walton Beach 1 with trees
- Mary Esther 1 with trees
- Hurlburt Field
- Destin 2 with trees