Brunswick County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Southport, NC
Southport: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Southport
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Brunswick County
- 11
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Southport, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 5, 2019 · Feb 15, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Brunswick County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 24 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 11 |
| Tornado reports | 21 |
Full record for Brunswick County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Brunswick County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 51 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Southport
| Households | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2002 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Brunswick County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Southport
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Brunswick County
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
- 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.