Washington County · Maryland
Tree removal in Hancock, MD
Hancock: 12 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Hancock
- 12
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Washington County
- 143
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Storm record
Near Hancock, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Nov 5, 2025 · Jul 31, 2025 · Apr 19, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Washington County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 160 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 143 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Washington County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Washington County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 39 |
| Distance to the station | 15 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hancock
| Households | 790 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1963 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | The Potomac Edison Company |
|---|---|
| Hagerstown Light Department | |
| Town of Williamsport |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hancock
- Clearing a lota small place, about 790 households
- Is it an emergency?12 tree reports near Hancock
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1963, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- 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 Hancock
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Close by
- Wilson-Conococheague
- Williamsport 2 with trees
- Halfway
- Maugansville 1 with trees
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
- Hagerstown 8 with trees
- St. James
- Paramount-Long Meadow
- Robinwood
- Keedysville 3 with trees
- Boonsboro 4 with trees
- Smithsburg