Gaston County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Gastonia, NC
Gastonia: 6 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 Gastonia
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Gaston County
- 58
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Gastonia, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 30, 2024 · May 25, 2024 · May 8, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Gaston County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 59 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 58 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Gaston County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 61 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 7 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Gastonia
| Households | 31,710 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Cherryville | |
| City of Gastonia |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 8 utilities in Gaston County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Gastonia
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Gaston County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Gastonia
- Cables and braces
- Warning signs
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 Gastonia
Close by
- Springdale
- Ranlo 1 with trees
- Dallas 4 with trees
- Lowell 1 with trees
- Bessemer City 2 with trees
- McAdenville
- Cramerton 3 with trees
- Belmont 1 with trees
- Stanley 4 with trees
- Kings Mountain 3 with trees
- Mount Holly 2 with trees
- Cherryville 4 with trees