Fairfax County · Virginia
Tree removal in Reston, VA
Reston: 8 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 71 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Reston
- 8
- strongest gust in them
- 71 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 Reston, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 8 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 12, 2025 · Jun 19, 2025 · Jul 29, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 71 mph, measured |
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 | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Reston
| Households | 28,610 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 2 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1983 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
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 Reston
- Is it an emergency?8 tree reports near Reston
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Removal day
- Warning signs
- Cables and braces
- Who pays?
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 Reston
Close by
- Great Falls Crossing
- Herndon 7 with trees
- Difficult Run
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- Hutchison
- McNair
- Floris 7 with trees
- Franklin Farm
- Sully Square
- Oakton 9 with trees
- Navy