Martin County · Florida
Tree removal in Rio, FL
Rio, in Martin County: 11 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 Martin County
- 11
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Martin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 23 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 11 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Martin County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Homes in Rio
| Households | 460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all 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 |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rio
- Clearing a lota small place, about 460 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- Choosing a crew
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 Rio
Close by
- Stuart 1 with trees
- Jensen Beach 2 with trees
- North River Shores
- Sewall's Point
- Palm City 3 with trees
- Port Salerno
- Hobe Sound 3 with trees
- Indiantown