Burke County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Glen Alpine, NC
Glen Alpine: 9 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Glen Alpine
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Burke County
- 101
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Glen Alpine, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 26, 2024 · Aug 7, 2023 · Jul 23, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Burke County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 101 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 101 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Burke County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 91 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 17 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Glen Alpine
| Households | 730 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Morganton | |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Burke County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Glen Alpine
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 730 households
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Glen Alpine
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Burke County
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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.