Madison County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Mars Hill, NC
Mars Hill: 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 Mars Hill
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Madison County
- 22
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Mars Hill, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Madison County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 25 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 22 |
Full record for Madison County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Madison County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 40 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Mars Hill
| Households | 880 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1982 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| French Broad Elec Member Corp | |
| Haywood Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Mars Hill
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 880 households
- Should it come down?
- Warning signs
- Calling the line
- 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.