Johnston County · North Carolina
Tree removal in Benson, NC
Benson: 20 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 Benson
- 20
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Johnston County
- 144
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Benson, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 20 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 25, 2025 · Jul 8, 2025 · Jun 27, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Johnston County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 160 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 144 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Johnston County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Johnston County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 67 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 7 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Benson
| Households | 1,550 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Duke Energy Progress |
|---|---|
| City of Wilson | |
| South River Elec Member Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 9 utilities in Johnston County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Benson
- Is it an emergency?20 tree reports near Benson
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Johnston County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Warning signs
- Should it come down?
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 Benson
Close by
- Four Oaks 9 with trees
- Smithfield 6 with trees
- Wilson's Mills 7 with trees
- Selma 4 with trees
- Pine Level 2 with trees
- Clayton 19 with trees
- Princeton 4 with trees
- Archer Lodge
- Kenly 2 with trees
- Zebulon 4 with trees