Virginia
Tree removal in Smyth County, VA
Smyth County: 66 of 68 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 66
- electric utilities
- 1
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 68 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 66 |
| Latest report with trees | May 17, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie | 12 | May 17, 2025 |
| Saltville | 10 | May 17, 2025 |
| Marion | 9 | May 17, 2025 |
| Adwolf | 6 | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Sugar Grove | 2 | May 26, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 12,530 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
Rules in Virginia
Virginia: 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: Virginia State Corporation Commission, Bureau of Insurance.