Wilkes County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Fairplains, NC
Fairplains: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Fairplains
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Wilkes County
- 141
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Fairplains, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 12, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Wilkes County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 145 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 141 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wilkes County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 104 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 21 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Fairplains
| Households | 780 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Elec Member Corp | |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Wilkes County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Fairplains
- Clearing a lota small place, about 780 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Wilkes County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- 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.
Map of Fairplains
Close by
- North Wilkesboro 5 with trees
- Mulberry 2 with trees
- Cricket 1 with trees
- Wilkesboro 8 with trees
- Hays 8 with trees
- Millers Creek 6 with trees
- Moravian Falls 10 with trees
- Elkin 14 with trees