New York
Tree removal in Tompkins County, NY
Tompkins County: 88 of 100 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
- 88
- tornado reports
- 2
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 100 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 88 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 7, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | 16 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Dryden | 9 | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Freeville | 5 | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Danby | 4 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| Newfield | 4 | Aug 12, 2023 |
| Trumansburg | 4 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Brooktondale | 3 | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Slaterville Springs | 3 | Jul 24, 2022 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
|---|---|
| 2 | Village of Groton |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 43,270 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
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.