Greene County · Virginia
Tree removal in Ruckersville, VA
Ruckersville: 14 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Ruckersville
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Greene County
- 65
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Ruckersville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 13, 2021 · Jul 17, 2021 · Jun 4, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Greene County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 65 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 65 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Greene County
| Hurricanes | Relatively 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 28 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Ruckersville
| Households | 500 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1999 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| Central Virginia Electric Coop | |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Greene County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Ruckersville
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 500 households
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Ruckersville
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- Pruning instead of removal
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.