North Carolina
Tree removal in Lincoln County, NC
Lincoln County: 50 of 51 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
- 50
- tornado reports
- 4
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 51 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 50 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | Sep 4, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnton | 6 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Iron Station | 4 | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Denver | 3 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| Lowesville | 2 | May 3, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| 2 | City of Lincolnton |
| 3 | EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp |
| 4 | 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 | 35,680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1993 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Lincoln County
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.