New York
Tree removal in Herkimer County, NY
Herkimer County: 230 of 247 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
- 230
- tornado reports
- 4
- electric utilities
- 6
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 247 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 230 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | Jun 22, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk | 21 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Little Falls | 11 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Dolgeville | 9 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Old Forge | 9 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Salisbury Center | 8 | May 17, 2025 |
| East Frankfort | 7 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| East Herkimer | 7 | Jun 22, 2025 |
| Newport | 6 | Jul 16, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| 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. |
| 3 | Mohawk Municipal Comm |
| 4 | Otsego Electric Coop, Inc |
| 5 | Village of Frankfort |
| 6 | Village of Ilion |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 25,430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1956 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Herkimer 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.