Chemung County · New York
Tree removal in Elmira, NY
Elmira: 11 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Elmira
- 11
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Chemung County
- 48
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Elmira, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 11 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 15, 2024 · Jun 21, 2024 · Jul 19, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Chemung County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 70 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 48 |
Full record for Chemung County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Chemung County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 151 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 65 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Elmira
| Households | 10,580 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1939 or earlier |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co |
|---|---|
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Elmira
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?11 tree reports near Elmira
- Should it come down?
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
- 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.
Map of Elmira
Close by
- West Elmira 3 with trees
- Southport 4 with trees
- Elmira Heights 4 with trees
- Horseheads 3 with trees
- Big Flats 3 with trees
- Horseheads North