Franklin County · Florida
Tree removal in Eastpoint, FL
Eastpoint, in Franklin County: 20 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 Franklin County
- 20
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Franklin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 38 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 20 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Franklin County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Franklin County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 13 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 1 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Eastpoint
| Households | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1993 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Eastpoint
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,000 households
- Should it come down?
- Warning signs
- Tree on power lines
- Calling the line
- 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 Eastpoint
Close by
- St. George Island
- Apalachicola 3 with trees
- Carrabelle 3 with trees