Virginia
Tree removal in Fairfax County, VA
Fairfax County: 371 of 386 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 371
- tornado reports
- 5
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 386 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 371 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 25, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 20 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Clifton | 13 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| Chantilly | 11 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Fairfax Station | 11 | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Oakton | 9 | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Vienna | 9 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Bull Run | 8 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Reston | 8 | Jul 12, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Northern Virginia Elec Coop |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 412,660 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Fairfax County
- Centreville
- Reston
- McLean
- Burke
- Annandale
- Oakton
- Fair Oaks
- Springfield
- West Falls Church
- Tysons
- Bailey's Crossroads
- Herndon
- Chantilly
- West Springfield
- McNair
- Lorton
- Woodlawn
- Rose Hill
- Merrifield
- Lincolnia
- Franklin Farm
- Franconia
- Hybla Valley
- Idylwood
- Burke Centre
- Kingstowne
- Fort Hunt
- Vienna
- Wolf Trap
- Great Falls
- Newington
- Groveton
- Kings Park West
- Huntington
- Mount Vernon
- Newington Forest
- Fairfax Station
- Wakefield
- Dranesville
- Lake Barcroft
- Difficult Run
- Woodburn
- George Mason
- Seven Corners
- Dunn Loring
- Fair Lakes
- Fort Belvoir
- Greenbriar
- Laurel Hill
- Bull Run
- North Springfield
- Mantua
- Floris
- Long Branch
- Hutchison
- South Run
- Belle Haven
- Braddock
- Pimmit Hills
- Crosspointe
- Union Mill
- Hayfield
- Kings Park
- Navy
- Sully Square
- Ravensworth
- Mason Neck
- Great Falls Crossing
Questions people ask
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.