Buncombe County · North Carolina

Tree removal in Emma, NC

Emma, in Buncombe County: 51 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.

with trees across Buncombe County: 51

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Storm record

Buncombe County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	53
Of those, mentioning trees	51
Tornado reports	1

Full record for Buncombe County

Source: NOAA Storm Events

FEMA risk ratings, Buncombe County

Hurricanes	Relatively low
Ice storms	Relatively high
Strong wind	Relatively high
Tornadoes	Relatively moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Freezing nights, nearest station

Nights at or below 32°F	77
At or below 20°F	14
Distance to the station	2 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Emma

Households	770
Detached houses	2 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	7 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1990

Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.

Source: Census ACS 2019–2023

If a tree is on a line

Utilities serving the county	Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC
	Duke Energy Progress
	French Broad Elec Member Corp

Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.

All 4 utilities in Buncombe County

Source: EIA-861, 2024

Questions for Emma

Clearing a lota small place, about 770 households
Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Buncombe County
After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
Calling the line
Removal day
Warning signs

All answers

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.

North Carolina overview

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