Montgomery County · Virginia
Tree removal in Plum Creek, VA
Plum Creek, in Montgomery County: 80 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 Montgomery County
- 80
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Montgomery County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 84 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 80 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Montgomery County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Montgomery County
| Hurricanes | Very 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 | 104 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 30 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Plum Creek
| Households | 520 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Radford | |
| Craig-Botetourt Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Plum Creek
- Clearing a lota small place, about 520 households
- Removal day
- Calling the line
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
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.
Map of Plum Creek
Close by
- Riner 7 with trees
- Christiansburg 5 with trees
- Merrimac 1 with trees
- Blacksburg 8 with trees
- Shawsville 1 with trees
- Elliston 4 with trees