Watauga County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Boone, NC
Boone, in Watauga County: 18 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 Watauga County
- 18
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Watauga County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 22 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 18 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Watauga County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Watauga County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 127 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 40 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Boone
| Households | 5,870 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 3 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 2 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp |
|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | |
| New River Light & Power Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Boone
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
- Cables and braces
- What changes the price?
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.