Virginia
Tree removal in Nelson County, VA
Nelson County: 108 of 110 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
- 108
- tornado reports
- 1
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 110 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 108 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 27, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Lovingston | 15 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Nellysford | 9 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Arrington | 7 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Afton | 5 | Aug 31, 2024 |
| Schuyler | 3 | Jul 27, 2025 |
| Shipman | 3 | Apr 11, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| 3 | Central Virginia Electric Coop |
| 4 | Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 6,470 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Nelson County
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.