Swain County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Bryson City, NC
Bryson City: 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 Bryson City
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Swain County
- 20
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bryson City, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 7, 2023 · Mar 25, 2023 · May 6, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Swain County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 20 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 20 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Swain County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 96 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 21 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bryson City
| Households | 720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
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 |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bryson City
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 720 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Bryson City
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
- Warning signs
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.