Franklin city · Virginia
Tree removal in Franklin, VA
Franklin: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Franklin
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Franklin city
- 6
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Franklin, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 18, 2024 · Apr 26, 2022 · Jun 30, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Franklin city, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 12 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 6 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Franklin city
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Very low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 84 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 14 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Franklin
| Households | 3,390 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of Franklin |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Franklin
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Franklin
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1966, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
- Removal day
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.