Alleghany County · Virginia
Tree removal in Clifton Forge, VA
Clifton Forge, in Alleghany County: 29 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 Alleghany County
- 29
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Alleghany County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 30 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 29 |
Full record for Alleghany County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Alleghany County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 119 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Clifton Forge
| Households | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| BARC Electric Coop Inc | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Clifton Forge
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,440 households
- Arborist assessment
- 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.