Rockbridge County · Virginia
Tree removal in Glasgow, VA
Glasgow: 4 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 Glasgow
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Rockbridge County
- 74
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Glasgow, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 16, 2023 · May 4, 2021 · Jul 19, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Rockbridge County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 74 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 74 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Rockbridge County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rockbridge 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 | 119 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 34 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Glasgow
| Households | 510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | |
| Shenandoah Valley Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Glasgow
- Clearing a lota small place, about 510 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Glasgow
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
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.