Columbus County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Lake Waccamaw, NC
Lake Waccamaw, in Columbus County: 65 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 Columbus County
- 65
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Columbus County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 71 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 65 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
Full record for Columbus County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Columbus County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 59 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 5 |
| Distance to the station | 17 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Waccamaw
| Households | 600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 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 Progress |
|---|---|
| Brunswick Electric Member Corp | |
| Four County Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake Waccamaw
- Clearing a lota small place, about 600 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Arborist assessment
- 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 Lake Waccamaw
Close by
- Whiteville 8 with trees
- Chadbourn 5 with trees
- Tabor City 3 with trees