Santa Barbara County · California
Tree removal in Montecito, CA
Montecito: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 49 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Montecito
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 49 mph
- with trees across Santa Barbara County
- 5
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Storm record
Near Montecito, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 31, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 49 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Santa Barbara County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 10 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Santa Barbara County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Santa Barbara County
| Strong wind | Very low |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Homes in Montecito
| Households | 3,350 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co | |
| City of Lompoc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Montecito
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
- Who pays?
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Montecito
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