Hillsborough County · Florida
Tree removal in Balm, FL
Balm: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Balm
- 1
- 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 Balm, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Dec 9, 2018 |
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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Balm
| Households | 1,920 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2014 |
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 Balm
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- 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 Balm
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- Ruskin 1 with trees
- Progress Village
- Valrico
- Brandon 1 with trees
- Palm River-Clair Mel