Wythe County · Virginia
Tree removal in Rural Retreat, VA
Rural Retreat: 2 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 Rural Retreat
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Wythe County
- 24
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rural Retreat, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jan 12, 2023 · May 29, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Wythe County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 26 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 24 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wythe County
| Hurricanes | Relatively 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 | 131 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 42 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rural Retreat
| Households | 650 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 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 |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rural Retreat
- Clearing a lota small place, about 650 households
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signs
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
- 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.