Allegany County · New York
Tree removal in Houghton, NY
Houghton: 3 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 Houghton
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Allegany County
- 118
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Houghton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 22, 2017 · Jul 20, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Allegany County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 125 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 118 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Allegany County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Allegany County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 173 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 79 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Houghton
| Households | 280 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
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. | |
| Rochester Gas & Electric Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Allegany County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Houghton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 280 households
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Houghton
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
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 Houghton
Close by
- Cuba 7 with trees
- Alfred 5 with trees
- Wellsville 8 with trees
- Bolivar 10 with trees