Schenectady County · New York
Tree removal in Rotterdam, NY
Rotterdam: 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 Rotterdam
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Schenectady County
- 96
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Rotterdam, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 13, 2022 · Jul 20, 2021 · May 26, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Schenectady County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 106 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 96 |
Full record for Schenectady County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Schenectady County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 136 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 60 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rotterdam
| Households | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1958 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rotterdam
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Rotterdam
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1958, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Choosing a crew
- Tree on power lines
- Who pays?
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 Rotterdam
Close by
- Schenectady 18 with trees
- Scotia 16 with trees
- Niskayuna 3 with trees
- East Glenville 5 with trees
- Mariaville Lake