Hardee County · Florida
Tree removal in Bowling Green, FL
Bowling Green, in Hardee County: 6 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 Hardee County
- 6
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Hardee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 9 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 6 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hardee County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bowling Green
| Households | 720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| City of Wauchula | |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bowling Green
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 720 households
- Removal day
- What changes the price?
- Should it come down?
- Warning signs
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 Bowling Green
Close by
- Wauchula 1 with trees
- Zolfo Springs 2 with trees