Schenectady County · New York
Tree removal in Schenectady, NY
Schenectady: 18 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 90 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Schenectady
- 18
- strongest gust in them
- 90 mph
- with trees across Schenectady County
- 96
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Schenectady, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 18 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 26, 2021 · Oct 7, 2020 · Aug 29, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 90 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Schenectady County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 106 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 96 |
Full record for Schenectady County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Schenectady County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 136 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 60 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Schenectady
| Households | 28,770 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Schenectady
- Is it an emergency?18 tree reports near Schenectady
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Permits and rules
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
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.
Map of Schenectady
Close by
- Niskayuna 3 with trees
- Rotterdam 3 with trees
- Scotia 16 with trees
- East Glenville 5 with trees
- Mariaville Lake