Okaloosa County · Florida
Tree removal in Ocean City, FL
Ocean City: 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 Ocean City
- 1
- 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 Ocean City, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 22, 2018 |
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 | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ocean City
| Households | 2,820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
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 Ocean City
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signs
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
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 Ocean City
Close by
- Fort Walton Beach 1 with trees
- Wright
- Lake Lorraine
- Mary Esther 1 with trees
- Eglin AFB
- Valparaiso 1 with trees
- Hurlburt Field
- Destin 2 with trees
- Niceville 2 with trees
- Crestview 7 with trees