Franklin County · Virginia
Tree removal in Westlake Corner, VA
Westlake Corner, in Franklin County: 132 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 Franklin County
- 132
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Franklin County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 137 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 132 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Franklin County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Franklin County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 104 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 22 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Westlake Corner
| Households | 750 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1995 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Appalachian Power Co |
|---|---|
| Virginia Electric & Power Co |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Westlake Corner
- Clearing a lota small place, about 750 households
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signs
- Calling the line
- Choosing a crew
- Tree on power lines
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 Westlake Corner
Close by
- North Shore
- Union Hall 8 with trees
- Penhook 5 with trees
- Rocky Mount 6 with trees
- Ferrum 9 with trees