Pinellas County · Florida
Tree removal in Seminole, FL
Seminole: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Seminole
- 1
- with trees across Pinellas County
- 23
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Seminole, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Nov 2, 2018 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Pinellas County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 53 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 23 |
| Tornado reports | 19 |
Full record for Pinellas County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Pinellas County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Homes in Seminole
| Households | 8,990 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Tampa Electric Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Seminole
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Calling the line
- Removal day
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
- 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.