Granville County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Stem, NC
Stem: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Stem
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Granville County
- 49
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Stem, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Granville County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 55 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 49 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Granville County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Granville County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 69 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 10 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Stem
| Households | 370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2008 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | |
| Virginia Electric & Power Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Granville County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Stem
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 370 households
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- 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.