Alachua County · Florida
Tree removal in High Springs, FL
High Springs: 5 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 High Springs
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Alachua County
- 118
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near High Springs, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 11, 2024 · May 12, 2023 · Apr 15, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Alachua County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 138 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 118 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Alachua County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Alachua County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 27 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in High Springs
| Households | 2,010 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1999 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | |
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Alachua County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for High Springs
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near High Springs
- Should it come down?
- What changes the price?
- 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 High Springs
Close by
- Alachua 1 with trees
- Newberry 5 with trees
- Gainesville 3 with trees
- Hawthorne 4 with trees