Suffolk County · New York
Tree removal in Riverhead, NY
Riverhead: 2 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Riverhead
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 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 Riverhead, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Nov 15, 2020 · Jul 1, 2016 |
| Strongest gust | 60 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 | 86 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 20 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Riverhead
| Households | 5,060 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1988 |
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 Riverhead
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Suffolk County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- Should it come down?
- 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 Riverhead
Close by
- Northville
- Riverside
- Aquebogue
- Baiting Hollow 1 with trees
- Jamesport
- Northampton
- Calverton 1 with trees
- Flanders
- Laurel 1 with trees
- Wading River 1 with trees
- Westhampton
- Mattituck 3 with trees