Montgomery County · Maryland
Tree removal in Germantown, MD
Germantown: 6 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 Germantown
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Montgomery County
- 409
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Germantown, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 28, 2023 · Jul 14, 2023 · Jun 3, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Montgomery County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 443 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 409 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Montgomery County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Montgomery County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 98 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 27 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Germantown
| Households | 31,870 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 3 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co | |
| The Potomac Edison Company |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Germantown
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Germantown
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- Calling the line
- Who pays?
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.
Map of Germantown
Close by
- Montgomery Village 2 with trees
- Clarksburg 4 with trees
- Gaithersburg 6 with trees
- Ten Mile Creek
- Flower Hill
- North Potomac
- Darnestown 5 with trees
- Redland 4 with trees
- Derwood 3 with trees
- Damascus 5 with trees
- Travilah 6 with trees
- Poolesville 8 with trees