Prince George's County · Maryland
Tree removal in Hillcrest Heights, MD
Hillcrest Heights: one National Weather Service storm report 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 Hillcrest Heights
- 1
- 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 Hillcrest Heights, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 14, 2023 |
| 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 | 80 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 16 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hillcrest Heights
| Households | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 3 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1962 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
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 Hillcrest Heights
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1962, among older trees
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Removal day
- Tree on power lines
- Should it come down?
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 Hillcrest Heights
Close by
- Glassmanor
- Silver Hill
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- Suitland 4 with trees
- Forest Heights 2 with trees
- Oxon Hill 2 with trees
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- National Harbor
- Capitol Heights
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