Okaloosa County · Florida
Tree removal in Wright, FL
Wright, in Okaloosa County: 34 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 Okaloosa County
- 34
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Okaloosa County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 78 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 34 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Okaloosa County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Okaloosa County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wright
| Households | 11,160 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| Choctawhatche Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wright
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 Wright
Close by
- Fort Walton Beach 1 with trees
- Ocean City 1 with trees
- Mary Esther 1 with trees
- Lake Lorraine
- Hurlburt Field
- Eglin AFB
- Valparaiso 1 with trees
- Destin 2 with trees
- Niceville 2 with trees
- Crestview 7 with trees