Onondaga County · New York
Tree removal in Westvale, NY
Westvale: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Westvale
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Onondaga County
- 176
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Westvale, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 24, 2025 · May 17, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Onondaga County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 211 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 176 |
Full record for Onondaga County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Onondaga County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 133 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 57 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Westvale
| Households | 1,980 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1955 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | |
| Village of Skaneateles |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Onondaga County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Westvale
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1955, among older trees
- The neighbor’s treenearly all homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Onondaga County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Should it come down?
- Who pays?
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.