Chemung County · New York
Tree removal in Big Flats, NY
Big Flats: 3 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 63 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Big Flats
- 3
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across Chemung County
- 48
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Big Flats, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 3 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 26, 2023 · May 25, 2020 · May 3, 2018 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Chemung County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 70 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 48 |
Full record for Chemung County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Chemung 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 | 153 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 67 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Big Flats
| Households | 2,460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 9 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co |
|---|---|
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Big Flats
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?3 tree reports near Big Flats
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1974, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- 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 Big Flats
Close by
- Horseheads 3 with trees
- Elmira Heights 4 with trees
- Horseheads North
- West Elmira 3 with trees
- Elmira 11 with trees
- Southport 4 with trees