Citrus County · Florida
Tree removal in Homosassa Springs, FL
Homosassa Springs: 2 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 Homosassa Springs
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Citrus County
- 15
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Homosassa Springs, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 28, 2019 · Jun 17, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Citrus County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 18 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 15 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Citrus County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 16 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Homosassa Springs
| Households | 6,000 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Sumter Electric Coop, Inc | |
| Withlacoochee River Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Homosassa Springs
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Should it come down?
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
- Removal day
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.