Nassau County · New York
Tree removal in Wantagh, NY
Wantagh: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 61 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Wantagh
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 61 mph
- with trees across Nassau County
- 54
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Storm record
Near Wantagh, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 61 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Nassau County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 75 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 54 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Nassau 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 | 77 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 16 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wantagh
| Households | 5,820 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 10 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Long Island Power Authority |
|---|---|
| Village of Freeport | |
| Village of Rockville Centre |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wantagh
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Nassau County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- 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 Wantagh
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