Grayson County · Virginia
Tree removal in Independence, VA
Independence, in Grayson County: 22 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 Grayson County
- 22
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Grayson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 22 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 22 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Grayson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Grayson County
| Hurricanes | Very 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 | 89 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 33 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Independence
| Households | 460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
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 Independence
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 460 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
- Tree on power lines
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.