Davidson County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Lexington, NC
Lexington: 17 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 Lexington
- 17
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Davidson County
- 119
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lexington, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 17 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 11, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024 · Aug 26, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Davidson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 126 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 119 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Davidson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Davidson County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 82 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 15 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lexington
| Households | 7,530 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
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 |
|---|---|
| City of Lexington | |
| EnergyUnited Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Davidson County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lexington
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Davidson County
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?17 tree reports near Lexington
- Pruning instead of removal
- 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 Lexington
Close by
- Tyro 3 with trees
- Welcome 1 with trees
- Southmont 6 with trees
- Thomasville 7 with trees
- Midway 3 with trees
- Denton 5 with trees
- Wallburg 6 with trees
- High Point 4 with trees