McDowell County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Marion, NC
Marion: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Marion
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across McDowell County
- 79
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Marion, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 14, 2023 · Aug 3, 2022 · Jul 5, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
McDowell County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 79 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 79 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for McDowell County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, McDowell County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 101 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Marion
| Households | 2,710 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
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 McDowell County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Marion
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in McDowell County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Marion
- Cables and braces
- 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 Marion
Close by
- West Marion 4 with trees
- Nebo 5 with trees