Southampton County · Virginia
Tree removal in Courtland, VA
Courtland: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Courtland
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Southampton County
- 51
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Courtland, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 8, 2025 · Aug 30, 2021 · May 4, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Southampton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 57 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 51 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
Full record for Southampton County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Southampton County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 84 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 14 |
| Distance to the station | 16 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Courtland
| Households | 540 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Virginia Electric & Power Co |
|---|---|
| City of Franklin | |
| Community Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Southampton County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Courtland
- Clearing a lota small place, about 540 households
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Courtland
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Choosing a crew
- Arborist assessment
- Cables and braces
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.