Edgecombe County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Pinetops, NC
Pinetops: 5 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 Pinetops
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Edgecombe County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Pinetops, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 13, 2025 · Mar 5, 2025 · Apr 26, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Edgecombe County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 41 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Edgecombe County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Edgecombe County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 70 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Pinetops
| Households | 600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
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 Rocky Mount |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 10 utilities in Edgecombe County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Pinetops
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 600 households
- Permits and rules
- Cables and braces
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 Pinetops
Close by
- Princeville
- Tarboro 3 with trees
- Sharpsburg 3 with trees
- Rocky Mount 9 with trees