Ashe County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Jefferson, NC
Jefferson: 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 Jefferson
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Ashe County
- 24
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Jefferson, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 16, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Ashe County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 25 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 24 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Ashe County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 136 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Jefferson
| Households | 810 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
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 | Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Jefferson
- Clearing a lota small place, about 810 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Arborist assessment
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
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.