Maryland
Tree removal in Washington County, MD
Washington County: 143 of 160 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 143
- tornado reports
- 1
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 160 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 143 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 0 |
| Latest report with trees | Nov 5, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 12 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Cavetown | 10 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Hagerstown | 8 | May 30, 2025 |
| Clear Spring | 7 | Apr 19, 2025 |
| Big Pool | 5 | Apr 19, 2025 |
| Antietam | 4 | May 3, 2025 |
| Boonsboro | 4 | Jun 28, 2025 |
| Edgemont | 4 | Jun 21, 2021 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | The Potomac Edison Company |
|---|---|
| 2 | Hagerstown Light Department |
| 3 | Town of Williamsport |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 59,410 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
Rules in Maryland
Maryland: tree care for hire needs a Licensed Tree Expert license from the Department of Natural Resources. License lookup.
Claim complaints: Maryland Insurance Administration.