Onslow County · North Carolina

Tree removal in Half Moon, NC

Half Moon, in Onslow County: 42 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.

with trees across Onslow County: 42

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Storm record

Onslow County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	62
Of those, mentioning trees	42
Tornado reports	4

Full record for Onslow County

Source: NOAA Storm Events

FEMA risk ratings, Onslow County

Hurricanes	Very high
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	63
At or below 20°F	7
Distance to the station	4 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Half Moon

Households	2,820
Detached houses	8 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	8 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1988

Source: Census ACS 2019–2023

If a tree is on a line

Utilities serving the county	Duke Energy Progress
	Carteret-Craven El Member Corp
	Four County Elec Member Corp

Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.

All 4 utilities in Onslow County

Source: EIA-861, 2024

Questions for Half Moon

Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
Permits and rules
What changes the price?
Cables and braces
Should it come down?

All answers

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.

North Carolina overview

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