Virginia
Tree removal in Bedford County, VA
Bedford County: 124 of 132 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
- 124
- tornado reports
- 6
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 132 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 124 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 6 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 31, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Stewartsville | 14 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Forest | 12 | May 30, 2025 |
| Moneta | 11 | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Big Island | 5 | Jun 8, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
| 3 | Southside Electric Coop, Inc |
| 4 | Town of Bedford |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 32,700 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
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.