Gulf County · Florida
Tree removal in Wewahitchka, FL
Wewahitchka: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Wewahitchka
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Gulf County
- 16
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Wewahitchka, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 25, 2025 · Jan 9, 2024 · Jun 16, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Gulf County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 33 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Gulf County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 23 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wewahitchka
| Households | 810 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1988 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wewahitchka
- Clearing a lota small place, about 810 households
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Wewahitchka
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
- 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.