Fluvanna County · Virginia
Tree removal in Lake Monticello, VA
Lake Monticello, in Fluvanna County: 56 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 Fluvanna County
- 56
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Fluvanna County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 58 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 56 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Fluvanna County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Fluvanna County
| Hurricanes | Relatively 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 | 112 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Monticello
| Households | 4,240 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1996 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co | |
| Central Virginia Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake Monticello
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- Tree on power lines
- Permits and rules
- 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.