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Tree removal in Wheaton, MD
Wheaton: 2 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 Wheaton
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Montgomery County
- 409
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Storm record
Near Wheaton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 7, 2023 · Jul 22, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 60 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 20 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wheaton
| Households | 16,710 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1959 |
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 Wheaton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1959, among older trees
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Tree on power lines
- Removal day
- Pruning instead of removal
- Should it come down?
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 Wheaton
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