Hendry County · Florida
Tree removal in Fort Denaud, FL
Fort Denaud, in Hendry County: 3 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 Hendry County
- 3
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Hendry County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 4 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 3 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hendry County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fort Denaud
| Households | 660 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1998 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Florida Power & Light Co |
|---|---|
| City of Clewiston | |
| Glades Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Hendry County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fort Denaud
- Clearing a lota small place, about 660 households
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Arborist assessment
- Calling the line
- Tree on power lines
- 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.
Map of Fort Denaud
Close by
- LaBelle
- Port LaBelle
- Montura
- Harlem 1 with trees
- Clewiston 3 with trees