Buncombe County · North Carolina

Tree removal in Royal Pines, NC

Royal Pines, in Buncombe County: 51 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 Buncombe County: 51

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Storm record

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	88
At or below 20°F	15
Distance to the station	4 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Royal Pines

Households	1,850
Detached houses	8 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	9 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1980

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 Royal Pines

Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Buncombe County
After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
Calling the line
What changes the price?
Should it come down?

All answers

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.

North Carolina overview

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