Watauga County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Foscoe, NC
Foscoe: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Foscoe
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Watauga County
- 18
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Foscoe, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 6, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Watauga County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 22 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 18 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Watauga County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Watauga County
| Hurricanes | Relatively 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 | 120 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 44 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Foscoe
| Households | 640 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2001 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp |
|---|---|
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc | |
| New River Light & Power Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Foscoe
- Clearing a lota small place, about 640 households
- Removal day
- Arborist assessment
- Tree on power lines
- Should it come down?
- 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.