Northampton County · Virginia
Tree removal in Cape Charles, VA
Cape Charles: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Cape Charles
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Northampton County
- 16
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cape Charles, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Northampton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 22 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
Full record for Northampton County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Northampton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 52 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cape Charles
| Households | 680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | A & N Electric Coop |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cape Charles
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- Clearing a lota small place, about 680 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
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.