Bristol city · Virginia
Tree removal in Bristol, VA
Bristol: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Bristol
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Bristol city
- 4
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bristol, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 27, 2021 · May 24, 2017 · May 12, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Bristol city, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 4 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Bristol city
| Hurricanes | Very 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bristol
| Households | 7,330 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| Bristol Virginia Utilities |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bristol
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Bristol
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1966, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Calling the line
- Who pays?
- 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.