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State overview

Tree removal in North Carolina

North Carolina: 6,008 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees, across 100 counties. Licensing, permits, insurance contacts and every county.

wind reports mentioning trees
6,008
thunderstorm wind reports
6,655
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Where trees come down most

Counties by storm reports mentioning trees, 2016–2025

CountyReports
Wake County295
Randolph County209
Forsyth County176
Surry County159
Guilford County158
Rockingham County146
Johnston County144
Wilkes County141
Moore County140
Chatham County135
Davidson County119
Orange County117
Stokes County115
Mecklenburg County103
Iredell County102

Source: NOAA Storm Events

Counties FEMA rates relatively high or very high

Hurricanes23 of 100 counties
Ice storms35 of 100 counties
Strong wind15 of 100 counties
Tornadoes11 of 100 counties

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Licensing

Our research found no North Carolina license that applies to tree work statewide. Cities and counties can still require contractor or business licenses, so check locally, and before any work begins ask the company for a certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation coverage.

Insurance

What a homeowners policy pays for a fallen tree is written in the policy, so the insurer is the first call. Complaints about a claim go to the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Who pays when a tree falls

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