Durham County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Gorman, NC
Gorman: 6 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 Gorman
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Durham County
- 94
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Gorman, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 30, 2024 · Oct 17, 2022 · May 27, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Durham County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 102 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 94 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Durham County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 84 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 12 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Gorman
| Households | 440 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
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.
All 4 utilities in Durham County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Gorman
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 440 households
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Gorman
- Removal day
- Permits and rules
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 Gorman
Close by
- Durham 5 with trees
- Morrisville
- Chapel Hill 18 with trees
- Raleigh 22 with trees