Caldwell County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Granite Falls, NC
Granite Falls: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Granite Falls
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Caldwell County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Granite Falls, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 21, 2019 · Jul 5, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Caldwell County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 36 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Caldwell County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Caldwell County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 69 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Granite Falls
| Households | 1,700 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1990 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp | |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Caldwell County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Granite Falls
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Caldwell County
- Pruning instead of removal
- Arborist assessment
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
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 Granite Falls
Close by
- Rhodhiss
- Sawmills
- Northlakes
- Hudson 4 with trees
- Rutherford College 4 with trees
- Hickory 7 with trees
- Cajah's Mountain
- Lenoir 1 with trees
- Gamewell 5 with trees