Scott County · Virginia
Tree removal in Gate City, VA
Gate City: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Gate City
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Scott County
- 30
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Gate City, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 26, 2024 · Jul 19, 2020 · Jul 5, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Scott County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 30 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 30 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Scott County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 83 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 18 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Gate City
| Households | 880 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1965 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Utilities Co | |
| Bristol Virginia Utilities |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Scott County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Gate City
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 880 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Gate City
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1965, among older trees
- What changes the price?
- Removal day
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.