Brunswick County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Carolina Shores, NC
Carolina Shores, in Brunswick County: 11 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Brunswick County
- 11
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Brunswick County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 24 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 11 |
| Tornado reports | 21 |
Full record for Brunswick County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Brunswick County
| Hurricanes | Very high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 55 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Carolina Shores
| Households | 2,510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2005 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Brunswick County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Carolina Shores
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Brunswick County
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- 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.