Garrett County · Maryland
Tree removal in Oakland, MD
Oakland: 4 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 Oakland
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Garrett County
- 69
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Oakland, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 3, 2023 · Jul 23, 2022 · Nov 15, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Garrett County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 75 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 69 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Garrett County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Garrett County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 145 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 60 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Oakland
| Households | 970 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1964 |
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 | The Potomac Edison Company |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Oakland
- Clearing a lota small place, about 970 households
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Oakland
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1964, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Pruning instead of removal
- Tree on power lines
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.