Bradford County · Florida
Tree removal in Lawtey, FL
Lawtey: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lawtey
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Bradford County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lawtey, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Feb 7, 2017 · Feb 24, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bradford County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 29 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Bradford County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bradford County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lawtey
| Households | 370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1982 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| City of Starke | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lawtey
- Clearing a lota small place, about 370 households
- Warning signs
- Who pays?
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
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.