Rockland County · New York
Tree removal in Suffern, NY
Suffern: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 58 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Suffern
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Rockland County
- 37
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Suffern, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Rockland County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 38 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 37 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Rockland County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rockland County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 121 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 45 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Suffern
| Households | 4,550 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 3 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Orange & Rockland Utils Inc |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Suffern
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
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.