Lafayette County · Florida
Tree removal in Mayo, FL
Mayo: 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 Mayo
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Lafayette County
- 40
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Mayo, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 10, 2024 · Jul 10, 2023 · Mar 12, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lafayette County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 46 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 40 |
Full record for Lafayette County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lafayette County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 27 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Mayo
| Households | 370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Central Florida Elec Coop, Inc | |
| Suwannee Valley Elec Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Mayo
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Mayo
- Clearing a lota small place, about 370 households
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
- 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.