Smyth County · Virginia
Tree removal in Marion, VA
Marion: 9 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Marion
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Smyth County
- 66
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Marion, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 17, 2025 · May 16, 2025 · May 26, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Smyth County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 68 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 66 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Smyth County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 121 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 37 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Marion
| Households | 2,340 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Marion
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Marion
- Arborist assessment
- Tree on power lines
- Should it come down?
- 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.