Santa Cruz County · California
Tree removal in Capitola, CA
Capitola: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Capitola
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Santa Cruz County
- 5
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Capitola, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 4, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Santa Cruz County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 7 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Santa Cruz County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Santa Cruz County
| Strong wind | Very low |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Capitola
| Households | 4,510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
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. |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Capitola
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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.