Cherokee County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Andrews, NC
Andrews: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Andrews
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Cherokee County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Andrews, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 23, 2024 · Aug 15, 2023 · Jul 1, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cherokee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 37 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Cherokee County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cherokee County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 103 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 24 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Andrews
| Households | 880 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1986 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Mountain EMC | |
| Town of Murphy |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Cherokee County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Andrews
- Clearing a lota small place, about 880 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Andrews
- Should it come down?
- Permits and rules
- Pruning instead of removal
- Who pays?
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.