Washington County · Maryland

Tree removal in Smithsburg, MD

Smithsburg, in Washington County: 143 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 Washington County: 143

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Storm record

Washington County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	160
Of those, mentioning trees	143
Tornado reports	1

Full record for Washington County

Source: NOAA Storm Events

FEMA risk ratings, Washington 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	122
At or below 20°F	41
Distance to the station	1 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Smithsburg

Households	1,100
Detached houses	6 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	7 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1993

Source: Census ACS 2019–2023

If a tree is on a line

Utilities serving the county	The Potomac Edison Company
	Hagerstown Light Department
	Town of Williamsport

Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.

Source: EIA-861, 2024

Questions for Smithsburg

Clearing a lota small place, about 1,100 households
Should it come down?
Cables and braces
Warning signs
Calling the line
Pruning instead of removal

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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.

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