Wilson County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Wilson, NC
Wilson: 16 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Wilson
- 16
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Wilson County
- 66
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Wilson, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 16 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 5, 2025 · Sep 1, 2024 · Sep 8, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Wilson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 75 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 66 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wilson County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 60 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wilson
| Households | 19,970 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
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 | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| City of Wilson | |
| Edgecombe-Martin County E M C |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 9 utilities in Wilson County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wilson
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?16 tree reports near Wilson
- Calling the line
- Pruning instead of removal
- Who pays?
- Cables and braces
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 Wilson
Close by
- Elm City 4 with trees
- Lucama 11 with trees
- Sharpsburg 3 with trees
- Kenly 2 with trees