Madison County · Virginia
Tree removal in Brightwood, VA
Brightwood: 14 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 Brightwood
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Madison County
- 98
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Brightwood, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 28, 2025 · Jun 26, 2025 · Aug 3, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Madison County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 99 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 98 |
Full record for Madison County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Madison 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 35 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Brightwood
| Households | 480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| Rappahannock Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Brightwood
- Clearing a lota small place, about 480 households
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Brightwood
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- Calling the line
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.