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Tree removal in Washington, DC
Washington, in District of Columbia: 138 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 District of Columbia
- 138
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
District of Columbia, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 149 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 138 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Full record for District of Columbia
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, District of Columbia
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 84 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 17 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Washington
| Households | 321,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Potomac Electric Power Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Washington
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Permits and rules
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in District of Columbia
District of Columbia: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.