San Francisco County · California
Tree removal in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 40 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near San Francisco
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 40 mph
- with trees across San Francisco County
- 2
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near San Francisco, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 40 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
San Francisco County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 4 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
Full record for San Francisco County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, San Francisco County
| Strong wind | Very low |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 29 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in San Francisco
| Households | 362,650 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 2 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1945 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
|---|---|
| City & County of San Francisco |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for San Francisco
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1945, among older trees
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
- Choosing a crew
Rules in California
California: tree contractors are licensed by the Contractors State License Board (class C-49, or the older C-61/D-49). License lookup.
Claim complaints: California Department of Insurance.