Botetourt County · Virginia
Tree removal in Blue Ridge, VA
Blue Ridge: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Blue Ridge
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Botetourt County
- 70
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Blue Ridge, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2025 · May 27, 2022 · May 4, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Botetourt County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 77 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 70 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Botetourt County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Botetourt County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 97 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 19 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Blue Ridge
| Households | 1,180 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 10 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Blue Ridge
- The neighbor’s tree10 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,180 households
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Blue Ridge
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
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 Blue Ridge
Close by
- Laymantown
- Cloverdale 1 with trees
- Daleville 4 with trees
- Hollins
- Buchanan 7 with trees