Kent County · Maryland
Tree removal in Chestertown, MD
Chestertown: 14 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Chestertown
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Kent County
- 67
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Chestertown, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 19, 2025 · Aug 3, 2024 · Jul 17, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Kent County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 99 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 67 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Kent County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 97 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 22 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Chestertown
| Households | 2,240 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
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 Chestertown
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Chestertown
- Calling the line
- Tree on power lines
- Who pays?
- Pruning instead of removal
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.