Maryland
Tree removal in Howard County, MD
Howard County: 163 of 166 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
- 163
- tornado reports
- 6
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 166 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 163 |
| Tornado reports | 6 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 8, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Highland | 7 | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Lisbon | 5 | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Savage | 5 | Jul 29, 2023 |
| North Laurel | 4 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Scaggsville | 3 | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Elkridge | 2 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Ellicott City | 2 | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Ilchester | 2 | May 27, 2022 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | The Potomac Edison Company |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 120,070 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Howard County
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.