Cortland County · New York
Tree removal in Cortland, NY
Cortland: 18 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 Cortland
- 18
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Cortland County
- 111
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Cortland, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 18 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 2, 2025 · Apr 29, 2025 · Jul 24, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Cortland County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 118 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 111 |
| Tornado reports | 2 |
Full record for Cortland County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Cortland County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 156 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 72 |
| Distance to the station | 10 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Cortland
| Households | 6,990 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1947 |
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 | New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
|---|---|
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | |
| Village of Marathon |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Cortland
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1947, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?18 tree reports near Cortland
- Pruning instead of removal
- Cables and braces
- 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 Cortland
Close by
- Munsons Corners 3 with trees
- Cortland West
- Homer 11 with trees
- McGraw
- Marathon 11 with trees