St. Johns County · Florida
Tree removal in St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near St. Augustine
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across St. Johns County
- 91
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near St. Augustine, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 18, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024 · Jul 11, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. Johns County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 126 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 91 |
| Tornado reports | 14 |
Full record for St. Johns County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Johns County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in St. Augustine
| Households | 6,240 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Beaches Energy Services | |
| JEA |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for St. Augustine
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near St. Augustine
- Should it come down?
- Calling the line
- What changes the price?
- Pruning instead of removal
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 St. Augustine
Close by
- Vilano Beach 7 with trees
- St. Augustine South
- St. Augustine Beach 1 with trees
- St. Augustine Shores
- Butler Beach
- World Golf Village
- Nocatee
- Flagler Estates
- Sawgrass
- Palm Valley
- Fruit Cove 5 with trees