Lynchburg city · Virginia
Tree removal in Lynchburg, VA
Lynchburg: 7 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 Lynchburg
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Lynchburg city
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lynchburg, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 31, 2025 · Aug 2, 2024 · Jul 30, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lynchburg city, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 37 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Lynchburg city
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lynchburg city
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 119 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lynchburg
| Households | 28,690 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lynchburg
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Lynchburg
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Arborist assessment
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
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.