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State overview

Tree removal in New York

New York: 6,975 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees, across 62 counties. Licensing, permits, insurance contacts and every county.

wind reports mentioning trees
6,975
thunderstorm wind reports
7,847
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Where trees come down most

Counties by storm reports mentioning trees, 2016–2025

CountyReports
Washington County283
Saratoga County267
Dutchess County260
Ulster County254
Columbia County234
Broome County232
Herkimer County230
Albany County200
Oneida County196
Chautauqua County193
Ontario County189
Cattaraugus County179
Onondaga County176
Rensselaer County173
Oswego County161

Source: NOAA Storm Events

Counties FEMA rates relatively high or very high

Hurricanes7 of 62 counties
Ice storms17 of 62 counties
Strong wind15 of 62 counties
Tornadoes3 of 62 counties

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Licensing

Our research found no New York license that applies to tree work statewide. Cities and counties can still require contractor or business licenses, so check locally, and before any work begins ask the company for a certificate of liability insurance and proof of workers’ compensation coverage.

Insurance

What a homeowners policy pays for a fallen tree is written in the policy, so the insurer is the first call. Complaints about a claim go to the New York State Department of Financial Services. Who pays when a tree falls

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