Virginia
Tree removal in Southampton County, VA
Southampton County: 51 of 57 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 51
- tornado reports
- 6
- electric utilities
- 5
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 57 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 51 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 6 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 27, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Courtland | 6 | Jun 8, 2025 |
| Boykins | 5 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Ivor | 3 | May 16, 2025 |
| Sedley | 3 | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Newsoms | 2 | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Capron | 1 | Jul 6, 2022 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | City of Franklin |
| 3 | Community Electric Coop |
| 4 | Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative |
| 5 | Prince George Electric Coop |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 6,890 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1980 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Southampton County
Questions people ask
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.