Bedford County · Virginia
Tree removal in Bedford, VA
Bedford, in Bedford County: 124 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Bedford County
- 124
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Bedford County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 132 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 124 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Bedford County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bedford 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 | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 16 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bedford
| Households | 2,930 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Southside Electric Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Bedford County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bedford
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
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.