Prince George's County · Maryland
Tree removal in Laurel, MD
Laurel: 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 Laurel
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Prince George's County
- 199
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Laurel, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 29, 2019 · Aug 15, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Prince George's County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 230 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 199 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Prince George's County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Prince George's County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
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 | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Laurel
| Households | 11,840 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 2 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
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 | Baltimore Gas & Electric Co |
|---|---|
| Potomac Electric Power Co | |
| Southern Maryland Elec Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Laurel
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Arborist assessment
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Laurel
Close by
- West Laurel
- Konterra
- South Laurel
- Beltsville 1 with trees
- Calverton 1 with trees
- Greenbelt 12 with trees
- Berwyn Heights 1 with trees
- Hillandale 1 with trees
- Seabrook 4 with trees
- College Park 2 with trees
- Glenn Dale
- Adelphi 4 with trees