Surry County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Elkin, NC
Elkin: 14 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 85 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Elkin
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 85 mph
- with trees across Surry County
- 159
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Storm record
Near Elkin, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 9, 2025 · Sep 13, 2023 · Sep 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 85 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Surry County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 165 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 159 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Surry County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 112 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 26 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Elkin
| Households | 1,640 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Elkin
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Elkin
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Surry County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
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 Elkin
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