New York
Tree removal in Jefferson County, NY
Jefferson County: 110 of 125 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
- 110
- tornado reports
- 1
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 125 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 110 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 0 |
| Latest report with trees | Sep 4, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown | 9 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Sackets Harbor | 6 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Carthage | 5 | May 21, 2024 |
| Theresa | 5 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Adams | 4 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Adams Center | 4 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Antwerp | 4 | Mar 16, 2025 |
| Clayton | 4 | Aug 29, 2022 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Village of Philadelphia |
| 3 | Village of Theresa |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 46,700 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
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.