Onondaga County · New York
Tree removal in East Syracuse, NY
East Syracuse: 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 East Syracuse
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 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 East Syracuse, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 58 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 | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in East Syracuse
| Households | 1,400 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 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 East Syracuse
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,400 households
- Arborist assessment
- Cables and braces
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.