Tazewell County · Virginia
Tree removal in Richlands, VA
Richlands: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Richlands
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Tazewell County
- 53
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Richlands, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Feb 12, 2024 · Jul 10, 2021 · Jun 17, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Tazewell County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 56 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 53 |
Full record for Tazewell County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Tazewell 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 | 126 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 40 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Richlands
| Households | 2,210 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Town of Richlands |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Richlands
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Richlands
- Removal day
- Permits and rules
- Cables and braces
- 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 Richlands
Close by
- Cedar Bluff 5 with trees
- Raven 3 with trees
- Claypool Hill
- Tazewell 3 with trees
- Bluefield 5 with trees