Suffolk County · New York
Tree removal in Old Field, NY
Old Field: 3 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 Old Field
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Suffolk County
- 132
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Old Field, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 13, 2023 · Jul 26, 2022 · Aug 25, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Suffolk County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 179 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 132 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Suffolk County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Suffolk County
| Hurricanes | Relatively high |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 96 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 24 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Old Field
| Households | 370 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Fishers Island Utility Co Inc |
|---|---|
| Long Island Power Authority | |
| Village of Greenport |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Old Field
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Suffolk County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- Choosing a crew
- 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 Old Field
Close by
- Setauket
- Poquott
- East Setauket 1 with trees
- Stony Brook University
- Stony Brook 2 with trees
- Port Jefferson
- Port Jefferson Station
- Head of the Harbor
- Nissequogue
- Terryville
- Mount Sinai 1 with trees
- St. James 1 with trees