Isle of Wight County · Virginia
Tree removal in Benns Church, VA
Benns Church: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Benns Church
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Isle of Wight County
- 60
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Benns Church, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 31, 2025 · Apr 26, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Isle of Wight County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 64 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 60 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Full record for Isle of Wight County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Isle of Wight County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 56 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 6 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Benns Church
| Households | 500 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1996 |
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 4 utilities in Isle of Wight County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Benns Church
- Clearing a lota small place, about 500 households
- Warning signs
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
- 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 Benns Church
Close by
- Smithfield 10 with trees
- Carrollton 3 with trees
- Rushmere 1 with trees
- Windsor 9 with trees