Suffolk County · New York
Tree removal in Southampton, NY
Southampton: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Southampton
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Suffolk County
- 132
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Southampton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Suffolk County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 179 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 132 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Suffolk County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Suffolk County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 106 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 29 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Southampton
| Households | 1,730 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1981 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Fishers Island Utility Co Inc |
|---|---|
| Long Island Power Authority | |
| Village of Greenport |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Southampton
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Suffolk County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Removal day
- 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.
Map of Southampton
Close by
- Tuckahoe
- Shinnecock Hills
- North Sea
- Water Mill
- Hampton Bays
- Bridgehampton 1 with trees
- Noyack
- East Quogue
- Sag Harbor
- Laurel 1 with trees
- Flanders
- Cutchogue 1 with trees