Pinellas County · Florida
Tree removal in Bay Pines, FL
Bay Pines: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Bay Pines
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- 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 Bay Pines, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
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 Bay Pines
| Households | 1,350 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
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 Bay Pines
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,350 households
- Choosing a crew
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
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.