District of Columbia
Tree removal in District of Columbia, DC
District of Columbia: 138 of 149 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 138
- tornado reports
- 4
- electric utilities
- 1
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 149 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 138 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 31, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Potomac Electric Power Co |
|---|
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 321,560 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
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
Towns in District of Columbia
Questions people ask
Rules in District of Columbia
District of Columbia: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking.