Spotsylvania County · Virginia
Tree removal in Lake Wilderness, VA
Lake Wilderness, in Spotsylvania County: 146 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 Spotsylvania County
- 146
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Spotsylvania County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 151 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 146 |
Full record for Spotsylvania County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Spotsylvania County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 101 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 22 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Wilderness
| Households | 1,060 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1993 |
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 Lake Wilderness
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,060 households
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- Choosing a crew
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.