Burke County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Morganton, NC
Morganton: 19 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 Morganton
- 19
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Burke County
- 101
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Morganton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 19 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 8, 2025 · Aug 30, 2024 · Jul 5, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Burke County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 101 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 101 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Burke County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 91 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 17 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Morganton
| Households | 6,680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Morganton | |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Burke County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Morganton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?19 tree reports near Morganton
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Burke County
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- 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.
Map of Morganton
Close by
- Salem
- Glen Alpine 9 with trees
- Drexel 5 with trees
- Valdese 7 with trees
- Rutherford College 4 with trees
- Connelly Springs
- Icard 4 with trees
- Rhodhiss
- Hildebran 1 with trees
- Long View
- Hickory 7 with trees