Suffolk County · New York

Tree removal in Montauk, NY

Montauk, in Suffolk County: 132 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.

with trees across Suffolk County: 132

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Storm record

Suffolk County, 2016–2025

Thunderstorm wind reports	179
Of those, mentioning trees	132
Tornado reports	10

Full record for Suffolk County

Source: NOAA Storm Events

FEMA risk ratings, Suffolk County

Hurricanes	Relatively high
Ice storms	Very high
Strong wind	Relatively high
Tornadoes	Relatively moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Freezing nights, nearest station

Nights at or below 32°F	74
At or below 20°F	16
Distance to the station	2 mi

Source: NOAA Climate Normals

Homes in Montauk

Households	1,620
Detached houses	7 in 10 homes
Owner-occupied	8 in 10 occupied homes
Median year built	1978

Source: Census ACS 2019–2023

If a tree is on a line

Utilities serving the county	Fishers Island Utility Co Inc
	Long Island Power Authority
	Village of Greenport

Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.

Source: EIA-861, 2024

Questions for Montauk

Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Suffolk County
After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
Should it come down?
Warning signs

All answers

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.

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