Orange County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Hillsborough, NC
Hillsborough: 8 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 Hillsborough
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Orange County
- 117
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Hillsborough, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 16, 2025 · Mar 16, 2025 · Jan 9, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Orange County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 123 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 117 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Orange County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 71 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 10 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hillsborough
| Households | 4,160 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1997 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC |
|---|---|
| Duke Energy Progress | |
| Piedmont Electric Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hillsborough
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Hillsborough
- Should it come down?
- Warning signs
- Tree on power lines
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Hillsborough
Close by
- Efland 2 with trees
- Mebane 4 with trees
- Carrboro 1 with trees
- Chapel Hill 18 with trees
- Durham 5 with trees