Catawba County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Hickory, NC
Hickory: 7 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 Hickory
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Catawba County
- 60
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Hickory, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 18, 2020 · Apr 13, 2020 · Aug 8, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Catawba County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 60 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 60 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Catawba County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Catawba County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
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 | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hickory
| Households | 17,310 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Newton | |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Catawba County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hickory
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Hickory
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Catawba County
- Removal day
- Calling the line
- Permits and rules
- 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.
Map of Hickory
Close by
- St. Stephens
- Long View
- Mountain View
- Conover 4 with trees
- Newton 4 with trees
- Claremont 7 with trees
- Maiden 2 with trees
- Lake Norman of Catawba