DeSoto County · Florida
Tree removal in Southeast Arcadia, FL
Southeast Arcadia, in DeSoto County: 1 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across DeSoto County
- 1
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
DeSoto County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 2 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, DeSoto County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Southeast Arcadia
| Households | 2,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Southeast Arcadia
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.