North Carolina
Tree removal in Buncombe County, NC
Buncombe County: 51 of 53 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
- 51
- tornado reports
- 1
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 53 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 51 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 11, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 6 | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Weaverville | 4 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Barnardsville | 3 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Avery Creek | 1 | May 7, 2023 |
| Montreat | 1 | May 8, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| 2 | Duke Energy Progress |
| 3 | French Broad Elec Member Corp |
| 4 | Haywood Electric Member Corp |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 102,670 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
Rules in North Carolina
North Carolina: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: North Carolina Department of Insurance.