Orleans County · New York
Tree removal in Medina, NY
Medina: 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 Medina
- 2
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Orleans County
- 27
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Medina, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 8, 2019 · May 1, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Orleans County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 32 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 27 |
Full record for Orleans County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Orleans County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 125 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 53 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Medina
| Households | 2,540 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 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 | New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | |
| Village of Holley |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Medina
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1939, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- Cables and braces
- Removal day
- Should it come down?
- 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.