Rockland County · New York
Tree removal in Spring Valley, NY
Spring Valley, in Rockland County: 37 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 Rockland County
- 37
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Rockland County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 38 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 37 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Rockland County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Rockland County
| Hurricanes | Relatively moderate |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 109 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 13 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Spring Valley
| Households | 9,040 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 1 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 3 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Orange & Rockland Utils Inc |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Spring Valley
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Calling the line
- Permits and rules
- Pruning instead of removal
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.