North Carolina
Tree removal in Polk County, NC
Polk County: 30 of 30 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
- 30
- tornado reports
- 2
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 30 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 30 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Latest report with trees | Jun 25, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 4 | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Tryon | 4 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| Saluda | 3 | Jun 25, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| 2 | Broad River Electric Coop, Inc |
| 3 | Rutherford Elec 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 | 8,730 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1982 |
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.