Forsyth County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Winston-Salem, NC
Winston-Salem: 6 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 Winston-Salem
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Forsyth County
- 176
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Winston-Salem, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 1, 2025 · Jun 19, 2025 · Mar 5, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Forsyth County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 189 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 176 |
Full record for Forsyth County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Forsyth County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 64 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 8 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Winston-Salem
| Households | 100,280 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1980 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp | |
| Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Forsyth County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Winston-Salem
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Winston-Salem
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Forsyth County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Removal day
- Arborist assessment
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 Winston-Salem
Close by
- Walkertown 10 with trees
- Clemmons 11 with trees
- Rural Hall 2 with trees
- Lewisville 23 with trees
- Kernersville 16 with trees
- Tobaccoville 9 with trees
- King 14 with trees
- High Point 4 with trees