Westchester County · New York
Tree removal in White Plains, NY
White Plains, in Westchester County: 103 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Westchester County
- 103
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Westchester County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 120 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 103 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Westchester County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Westchester County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Very high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 105 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 32 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in White Plains
| Households | 24,360 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 3 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1960 |
Most homes here are attached or in apartment buildings, where trees often stand on shared or association land.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc |
|---|---|
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for White Plains
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Westchester County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated very high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1960, among older trees
- Arborist assessment
- Should it come down?
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 White Plains
Close by
- Harrison 1 with trees
- Scarsdale 1 with trees
- Fairview
- Hartsdale
- Rye Brook
- Elmsford 1 with trees
- Greenville
- Valhalla 1 with trees
- Port Chester
- Ardsley
- Eastchester
- Hawthorne 3 with trees