Pittsylvania County · Virginia
Tree removal in Mount Hermon, VA
Mount Hermon, in Pittsylvania County: 212 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 Pittsylvania County
- 212
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Pittsylvania County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 228 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 212 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Pittsylvania County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Pittsylvania County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 87 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 13 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Mount Hermon
| Households | 1,770 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1986 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| City of Danville |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Pittsylvania County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Mount Hermon
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
- Choosing a crew
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
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.