Kings County · New York
Tree removal in New York, NY
New York: 5 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 New York
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Kings County
- 30
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near New York, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2024 · Jun 4, 2021 · Apr 21, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Kings County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 35 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 30 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Kings County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 66 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 16 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in New York
| Households | 3,313,320 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 3 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1952 |
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 | Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for New York
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1952, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near New York
- Tree on power lines
- Pruning instead of removal
Rules in New York
New York: 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: New York State Department of Financial Services.