Lexington city · Virginia
Tree removal in Lexington, VA
Lexington: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lexington
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Lexington city
- 2
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lexington, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 13, 2023 · Aug 1, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Lexington city, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 2 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
Full record for Lexington city
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lexington city
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 119 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 34 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lexington
| Households | 2,060 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lexington
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
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.