Sumter County · Florida
Tree removal in Wildwood, FL
Wildwood, in Sumter County: 17 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 Sumter County
- 17
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Sumter County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 20 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 17 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Sumter County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wildwood
| Households | 8,360 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2015 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Bushnell | |
| City of Leesburg |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Sumter County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wildwood
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Pruning instead of removal
- Arborist assessment
- Calling the line
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 Wildwood
Close by
- The Villages
- Lake Panasoffkee 1 with trees
- Bushnell 3 with trees
- Center Hill 2 with trees
- Webster 1 with trees