Ulster County · New York
Tree removal in Plattekill, NY
Plattekill: 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 Plattekill
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Ulster County
- 254
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Plattekill, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Ulster County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 287 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 254 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Ulster County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 147 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 64 |
| Distance to the station | 7 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Plattekill
| Households | 480 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
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 | Central Hudson Gas & Elec Corp |
|---|---|
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Plattekill
- Clearing a lota small place, about 480 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Permits and rules
- What changes the price?
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 Plattekill
Close by
- Marlboro 4 with trees
- Clintondale 3 with trees
- Milton 2 with trees
- Wallkill 2 with trees
- Highland 13 with trees
- New Paltz 7 with trees
- Tillson 1 with trees
- Kerhonkson 6 with trees
- Walker Valley
- Stone Ridge 5 with trees
- Ellenville 2 with trees
- Hurley 9 with trees