Wake County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh: 22 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 Raleigh
- 22
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Wake County
- 295
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Raleigh, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 22 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 10, 2025 · Jul 9, 2025 · Feb 16, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Wake County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 322 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 295 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wake County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 57 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Raleigh
| Households | 196,920 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1996 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | |
| Town of Apex- (NC) |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Wake County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Raleigh
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?22 tree reports near Raleigh
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Wake County
- 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.
Map of Raleigh
Close by
- Knightdale 6 with trees
- Garner 12 with trees
- Cary 4 with trees
- Morrisville
- Rolesville
- Wake Forest 3 with trees
- Apex 6 with trees
- Clayton 19 with trees
- Wendell 5 with trees
- Holly Springs 6 with trees
- Durham 5 with trees
- Fuquay-Varina