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State overview

Tree removal in California

California: 185 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees, across 58 counties. Licensing, permits, insurance contacts and every county.

wind reports mentioning trees
185
thunderstorm wind reports
501
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Where trees come down most

Counties by storm reports mentioning trees, 2016–2025

CountyReports
San Diego County21
Fresno County20
Riverside County19
Imperial County11
San Bernardino County9
Kern County8
Los Angeles County6
Orange County6
San Mateo County6
Tulare County6
Kings County5
Santa Barbara County5
Santa Cruz County5
Stanislaus County5
Tuolumne County5

Source: NOAA Storm Events

Counties FEMA rates relatively high or very high

Strong wind1 of 58 counties
Tornadoes1 of 58 counties

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Licensing

In California a tree contractor holds a license from the Contractors State License Board. New licenses since January 1, 2024 are class C-49 Tree and Palm Contractor, which requires a trade exam; C-61/D-49 licenses issued earlier are still valid. Unlicensed work is allowed only under $1,000 in labor and materials, with no permit involved and nobody hired to help, since January 1, 2025.

Look up a license with the Contractors State License Board

Insurance

What a homeowners policy pays for a fallen tree is written in the policy, so the insurer is the first call. Complaints about a claim go to the California Department of Insurance. Who pays when a tree falls

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