Walton County · Florida
Tree removal in DeFuniak Springs, FL
DeFuniak Springs, in Walton County: 124 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 Walton County
- 124
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Walton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 158 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 124 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Walton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 26 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in DeFuniak Springs
| Households | 2,440 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc | |
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for DeFuniak Springs
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
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 DeFuniak Springs
Close by
- Freeport 12 with trees
- Miramar Beach 3 with trees