Dorchester County · Maryland
Tree removal in Cambridge, MD
Cambridge: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Cambridge
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Dorchester County
- 40
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cambridge, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 29, 2023 · Jul 21, 2022 · Jul 1, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Dorchester County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 55 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 40 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Dorchester County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Dorchester County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 69 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 12 |
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cambridge
| Households | 5,400 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
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 | Delmarva Power |
|---|---|
| Choptank Electric Cooperative, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cambridge
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Cambridge
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Permits and rules
- Cables and braces
- Arborist assessment
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.