Delaware County · New York
Tree removal in Sidney, NY
Sidney: 4 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 Sidney
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Delaware County
- 116
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Sidney, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 5, 2025 · Jul 24, 2022 · Mar 7, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Delaware County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 118 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 116 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Delaware County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Delaware 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 | 162 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 79 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Sidney
| Households | 1,570 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1948 |
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 | New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
|---|---|
| Delaware County Elec Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Sidney
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1948, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Sidney
- Pruning instead of removal
- Permits and rules
- 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.