Essex County · New York
Tree removal in Lake Placid, NY
Lake Placid: 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 Lake Placid
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 58 mph
- with trees across Essex County
- 74
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lake Placid, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 13, 2025 · May 29, 2020 · May 1, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 58 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Essex County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 76 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 74 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Essex County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 184 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 100 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Placid
| Households | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
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. | |
| Lake Placid Village, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake Placid
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Lake Placid
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,260 households
- Permits and rules
- Calling the line
- 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.
Map of Lake Placid
Close by
- Saranac Lake
- Mineville
- Keeseville
- Port Henry 3 with trees
- Ticonderoga 5 with trees