Tazewell County · Virginia
Tree removal in Raven, VA
Raven: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Raven
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Tazewell County
- 53
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Raven, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 1, 2025 · Jun 17, 2019 · Apr 4, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Tazewell County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 56 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 53 |
Full record for Tazewell County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Tazewell County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 126 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 40 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Raven
| Households | 710 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1976 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Town of Richlands |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Raven
- Clearing a lota small place, about 710 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Raven
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- Pruning instead of removal
- Arborist assessment
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.
Map of Raven
Close by
- Richlands 5 with trees
- Cedar Bluff 5 with trees
- Claypool Hill
- Tazewell 3 with trees
- Bluefield 5 with trees