Rockingham County · Virginia
Tree removal in Bridgewater, VA
Bridgewater: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Bridgewater
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Rockingham County
- 151
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Bridgewater, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2024 · Jul 6, 2023 · Jun 1, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Rockingham County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 159 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 151 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Rockingham County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rockingham County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 123 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 39 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Bridgewater
| Households | 2,180 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 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 |
|---|---|
| City of Harrisonburg | |
| Rappahannock Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Rockingham County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Bridgewater
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Bridgewater
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
- Permits and rules
- Arborist assessment
- 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 Bridgewater
Close by
- Dayton 7 with trees
- Belmont Estates
- Massanetta Springs 2 with trees
- Grottoes 6 with trees
- McGaheysville
- Massanutten
- Broadway 7 with trees
- Elkton 8 with trees
- Timberville 3 with trees