Montgomery County · New York
Tree removal in Amsterdam, NY
Amsterdam: 14 National Weather Service storm reports 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 Amsterdam
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Montgomery County
- 114
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Amsterdam, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 29, 2023 · Jul 18, 2023 · Jul 4, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Montgomery County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 127 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 114 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Montgomery County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Montgomery 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 | 154 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 75 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Amsterdam
| Households | 7,610 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 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 | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Amsterdam
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Amsterdam
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
- Calling the line
- 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 Amsterdam
Close by
- Hagaman 7 with trees
- Tribes Hill 7 with trees
- Canajoharie 7 with trees
- Fort Plain 4 with trees
- St. Johnsville 7 with trees