Loudoun County · Virginia
Tree removal in Sterling, VA
Sterling: 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 Sterling
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Loudoun County
- 263
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Sterling, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2025 · Jul 6, 2019 · Dec 21, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Loudoun County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 281 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 263 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for Loudoun County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Loudoun County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 119 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 38 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sterling
| Households | 9,680 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
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 Sterling
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Sterling
- Should it come down?
- Choosing a crew
- Warning signs
- Calling the line
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.