Essex County · Virginia
Tree removal in Tappahannock, VA
Tappahannock, in Essex County: 31 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Essex County
- 31
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Essex County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 34 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 31 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Essex County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 77 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 13 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Tappahannock
| Households | 970 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 3 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1979 |
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 | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| Rappahannock Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Tappahannock
- Clearing a lota small place, about 970 households
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Removal day
- Choosing a crew
- Calling the line
- 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.