Nash County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Red Oak, NC
Red Oak: 2 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Red Oak
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Nash County
- 84
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Red Oak, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 18, 2024 · Aug 14, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Nash County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 87 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 84 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Nash County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 69 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Red Oak
| Households | 1,490 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| City of Rocky Mount |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 8 utilities in Nash County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Red Oak
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,490 households
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
- Choosing a crew
- 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.
Map of Red Oak
Close by
- Dortches 4 with trees
- Nashville 10 with trees
- Rocky Mount 9 with trees
- Spring Hope 10 with trees
- Sharpsburg 3 with trees
- Elm City 4 with trees
- Middlesex 6 with trees