Buncombe County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Avery Creek, NC
Avery Creek: 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 Avery Creek
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Buncombe County
- 51
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Avery Creek, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Buncombe County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 53 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 51 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Buncombe County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Buncombe County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 109 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 26 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Avery Creek
| Households | 730 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 10 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1996 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | |
| French Broad Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Buncombe County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Avery Creek
- Clearing a lota small place, about 730 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Buncombe County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- The neighbor’s tree10 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
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 Avery Creek
Close by
- Royal Pines
- Bent Creek
- Biltmore Forest
- Asheville
- Emma
- Fairview 6 with trees
- Woodfin
- Swannanoa
- Weaverville 4 with trees
- Black Mountain