California
Tree removal in San Diego County, CA
San Diego County: 21 of 55 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 21
- tornado reports
- 1
- electric utilities
- 5
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 55 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 21 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 0 |
| Latest report with trees | Mar 6, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine | 2 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Encinitas | 2 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Imperial Beach | 2 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Descanso | 1 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Harbison Canyon | 1 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Poway | 1 | Jan 6, 2016 |
| Ramona | 1 | Aug 29, 2021 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
|---|---|
| 2 | San Diego Gas & Electric Co |
| 3 | Southern California Edison Co |
| 4 | City of Escondido |
| 5 | Imperial Irrigation District |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 1,159,820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1980 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in San Diego County
- San Diego
- Chula Vista
- Oceanside
- Escondido
- Carlsbad
- El Cajon
- Vista
- San Marcos
- Encinitas
- La Mesa
- Santee
- National City
- Poway
- La Presa
- Fallbrook
- Spring Valley
- Lemon Grove
- Imperial Beach
- Ramona
- Rancho San Diego
- Winter Gardens
- Lakeside
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix
- Coronado
- Bostonia
- Alpine
- Camp Pendleton South
- Bonita
- Solana Beach
- Valley Center
- San Diego Country Estates
- Camp Pendleton Mainside
- Jamul
- Eucalyptus Hills
- Lake San Marcos
- Bonsall
- Harbison Canyon
- Del Mar
- Hidden Meadows
- Granite Hills
- Crest
- Fairbanks Ranch
- Borrego Springs
- Campo
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Harmony Grove
- Rainbow
- Descanso
- Pine Valley
- Julian
Questions people ask
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.