Erie County · New York
Tree removal in Highland-on-the-Lake, NY
Highland-on-the-Lake: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 59 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Highland-on-the-Lake
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 59 mph
- with trees across Erie County
- 141
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Highland-on-the-Lake, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 59 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Erie County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 167 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 141 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Erie County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 144 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 66 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Highland-on-the-Lake
| Households | 1,510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1973 |
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 Akron |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Erie County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Highland-on-the-Lake
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in Erie County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1973, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Removal day
- 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 Highland-on-the-Lake
Close by
- Angola on the Lake
- Wanakah 1 with trees
- Angola 1 with trees
- Eden 4 with trees
- Lake Erie Beach
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- North Collins 2 with trees
- Blasdell
- North Boston
- Lackawanna 7 with trees
- Orchard Park 1 with trees
- Buffalo 10 with trees