Stanly County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Locust, NC
Locust: 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 Locust
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Stanly County
- 58
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Locust, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Stanly County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 61 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 58 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Stanly County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 74 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 11 |
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Locust
| Households | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2001 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | |
| City of Albemarle |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Stanly County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Locust
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Stanly County
- Who pays?
- Warning signs
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
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.