Suffolk County · New York
Tree removal in Brightwaters, NY
Brightwaters: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Brightwaters
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 mph
- with trees across Suffolk County
- 132
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Brightwaters, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 60 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Suffolk County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 179 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 132 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Suffolk County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Suffolk 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 | 88 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 23 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Brightwaters
| Households | 1,030 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | nearly all homes |
| Owner-occupied | nearly all occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1945 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Fishers Island Utility Co Inc |
|---|---|
| Long Island Power Authority | |
| Village of Greenport |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Brightwaters
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,030 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated very high in Suffolk County
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Removal day
- Cables and braces
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 Brightwaters
Close by
- West Bay Shore
- Bay Shore
- West Islip 1 with trees
- Islip 3 with trees
- Baywood
- North Bay Shore
- North Babylon 5 with trees
- Babylon 3 with trees
- East Islip 4 with trees
- Deer Park 1 with trees
- Great River
- Islip Terrace 1 with trees