Mecklenburg County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte: 10 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Charlotte
- 10
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Mecklenburg County
- 103
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Charlotte, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 10 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 8, 2024 · Mar 3, 2023 · Jul 16, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Mecklenburg County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 110 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 103 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Mecklenburg County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Mecklenburg County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 58 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 7 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Charlotte
| Households | 361,100 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1994 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | |
| Town of Cornelius |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Mecklenburg County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Charlotte
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Mecklenburg County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?10 tree reports near Charlotte
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
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.
Map of Charlotte
Close by
- Pineville 7 with trees
- Matthews 4 with trees
- Mint Hill 2 with trees
- Stallings 2 with trees
- Huntersville 4 with trees
- Weddington
- Midland 2 with trees
- Cornelius 1 with trees
- Davidson 3 with trees