Smyth County · Virginia
Tree removal in Chilhowie, VA
Chilhowie: 12 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Chilhowie
- 12
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Smyth County
- 66
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Chilhowie, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 17, 2025 · Jun 30, 2024 · May 27, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Smyth County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 68 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 66 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Smyth County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 121 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 37 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Chilhowie
| Households | 890 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Chilhowie
- Clearing a lota small place, about 890 households
- Is it an emergency?12 tree reports near Chilhowie
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power lines
- Choosing a crew
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.