Surry County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Dobson, NC
Dobson: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Dobson
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Surry County
- 159
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Dobson, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2025 · Jul 4, 2024 · May 26, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Surry County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 165 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 159 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Surry County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 111 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 25 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Dobson
| Households | 540 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Surry-Yadkin Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Dobson
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Dobson
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Surry County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Arborist assessment
- Choosing a crew
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 Dobson
Close by
- Toast 6 with trees
- Mount Airy 6 with trees
- Flat Rock 4 with trees
- Elkin 14 with trees
- Pilot Mountain 15 with trees