Hillsborough County · Florida
Tree removal in Brandon, FL
Brandon: 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 Brandon
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Hillsborough County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Brandon, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 5, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hillsborough County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 52 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Hillsborough County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hillsborough County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Very high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Brandon
| Households | 45,010 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1992 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Tampa Electric Co | |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Brandon
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
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 Brandon
Close by
- Mango
- Valrico
- Bloomingdale 2 with trees
- Seffner
- Palm River-Clair Mel
- Progress Village
- Dover
- East Lake-Orient Park 1 with trees
- Thonotosassa
- Riverview
- Fish Hawk
- Temple Terrace 1 with trees