Fairfax County · Virginia

Tree removal in McLean, VA

McLean, in Fairfax County: 371 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 Fairfax County: 371

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Storm record

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	96
At or below 20°F	23
Distance to the station	4 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in McLean

Households	17,130
Detached houses	8 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	9 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1976

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 McLean

The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
Warning signs
What changes the price?
Tree on power lines
Permits and rules

All answers

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.

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