Fairfax County · Virginia
Tree removal in Great Falls, VA
Great Falls: 20 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 Great Falls
- 20
- strongest gust in them
- 75 mph
- with trees across Fairfax County
- 371
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Great Falls, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 20 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2025 · May 31, 2025 · Aug 3, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 75 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Fairfax County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 386 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 371 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Fairfax County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Fairfax County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 99 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 23 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Great Falls
| Households | 4,970 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | 10 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1985 |
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 Great Falls
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?20 tree reports near Great Falls
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signs
- Who pays?
- Removal day
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 Great Falls
Close by
- Great Falls Crossing
- Dranesville
- Reston 8 with trees
- Wolf Trap
- Herndon 7 with trees
- Hutchison
- McNair
- Tysons
- McLean
- Difficult Run
- Floris 7 with trees
- Vienna 9 with trees