New York
Tree removal in Washington County, NY
Washington County: 283 of 300 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
- 283
- tornado reports
- 1
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 300 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 283 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 10, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall | 15 | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Argyle | 10 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Cambridge | 10 | Jun 23, 2024 |
| Fort Edward | 10 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Salem | 10 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Greenwich | 9 | May 17, 2025 |
| Hudson Falls | 8 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Granville | 7 | Jul 21, 2022 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| 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 | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 24,250 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1962 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Washington County
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.