Wise County · Virginia
Tree removal in Appalachia, VA
Appalachia, in Wise County: 31 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 Wise County
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The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Wise County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 31 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 31 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wise County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 108 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 28 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Appalachia
| Households | 670 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1962 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Appalachia
- Clearing a lota small place, about 670 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1962, among older trees
- Calling the line
- Tree on power lines
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
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.
Map of Appalachia
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- Big Stone Gap 4 with trees
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