Fairfax County · Virginia
Tree removal in Lorton, VA
Lorton: 5 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 Lorton
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 70 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 Lorton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 16, 2022 · Aug 27, 2021 · Jul 31, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 70 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 | 80 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 16 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lorton
| Households | 6,750 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1997 |
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 Lorton
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Lorton
- Warning signs
- Who pays?
- What changes the price?
- Tree on power lines
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 Lorton
Close by
- Laurel Hill
- Newington 1 with trees
- Occoquan 4 with trees
- Newington Forest
- Crosspointe
- Fort Belvoir 1 with trees
- Mason Neck
- South Run
- West Springfield
- Franconia 3 with trees
- Hayfield
- Kingstowne