Swain County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Cherokee, NC
Cherokee: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Cherokee
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Swain County
- 20
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cherokee, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 16, 2024 · May 8, 2024 · Apr 25, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Swain County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 20 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 20 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Swain County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 38 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cherokee
| Households | 770 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cherokee
- Clearing a lota small place, about 770 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Cherokee
- Removal day
- Permits and rules
- Warning signs
- Choosing a crew
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.