Prince William County · Virginia
Tree removal in Gainesville, VA
Gainesville: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Gainesville
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Prince William County
- 160
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Gainesville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2025 · Oct 31, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Prince William County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 171 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 160 |
Full record for Prince William County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Prince William County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 94 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 24 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Gainesville
| Households | 5,870 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2007 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Gainesville
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Should it come down?
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- 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.
Map of Gainesville
Close by
- Haymarket 3 with trees
- Linton Hall
- Bull Run
- Innovation
- Sudley
- Nokesville 9 with trees
- Bull Run Mountain Estates
- Loch Lomond
- Yorkshire 1 with trees
- Buckhall 5 with trees
- Independent Hill 2 with trees
- County Center