Amherst County · Virginia
Tree removal in Amherst, VA
Amherst: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Amherst
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Amherst County
- 70
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Amherst, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 9, 2025 · Jun 4, 2024 · Jul 25, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Amherst County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 72 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 70 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Amherst County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Amherst County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 105 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 26 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Amherst
| Households | 910 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Amherst
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 910 households
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Amherst
- Calling the line
- 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.