Wise County · Virginia
Tree removal in Big Stone Gap, VA
Big Stone Gap: 4 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 Big Stone Gap
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Wise County
- 31
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Big Stone Gap, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 26, 2024 · Oct 31, 2019 · Aug 20, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Wise County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 31 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 31 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Wise 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 28 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Big Stone Gap
| Households | 1,710 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | |
| Powell Valley Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Big Stone Gap
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Big Stone Gap
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Calling the line
- Removal day
- Cables and braces
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.