Brevard County · Florida
Tree removal in Cocoa West, FL
Cocoa West: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Cocoa West
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Brevard County
- 9
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cocoa West, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 13, 2021 · Jul 17, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Brevard County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 104 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 9 |
| Tornado reports | 20 |
Full record for Brevard County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Brevard County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 18 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cocoa West
| Households | 2,600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Florida, LLC |
|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | |
| Peace River Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cocoa West
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
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.