Washington County · Florida
Tree removal in Chipley, FL
Chipley: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Chipley
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Washington County
- 79
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Chipley, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 25, 2025 · Feb 16, 2025 · Jun 16, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Washington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 96 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 79 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Washington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Washington County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 31 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 2 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Chipley
| Households | 1,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Electric Coop, Inc | |
| West Florida El Coop Assn, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Chipley
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Chipley
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- What changes the price?
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
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.