Beaufort County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Washington, NC
Washington: 3 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 Washington
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Beaufort County
- 43
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Washington, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 6, 2024 · Mar 12, 2022 · Apr 19, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Beaufort County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 60 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 43 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Beaufort County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Beaufort County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 47 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Washington
| Households | 4,680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
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 Washington |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Beaufort County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Washington
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Washington
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Washington
Close by
- Chocowinity 4 with trees
- Cypress Landing
- River Road
- Belhaven 3 with trees