Burke County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Icard, NC
Icard: 4 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 Icard
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Burke County
- 101
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Icard, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 28, 2023 · May 26, 2022 · Jul 31, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Burke County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 101 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 101 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Burke County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 69 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Icard
| Households | 1,030 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| City of Morganton | |
| Mountain Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Burke County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Icard
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Icard
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Burke County
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,030 households
- Choosing a crew
- Calling the line
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 Icard
Close by
- Hildebran 1 with trees
- Connelly Springs
- Rhodhiss
- Long View
- Rutherford College 4 with trees
- Valdese 7 with trees
- Hickory 7 with trees
- Drexel 5 with trees
- Morganton 19 with trees
- Salem
- Glen Alpine 9 with trees