St. Lawrence County · New York
Tree removal in Canton, NY
Canton: 4 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 Canton
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 63 mph
- with trees across St. Lawrence County
- 105
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Canton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 24, 2024 · May 27, 2024 · Jul 20, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 63 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
St. Lawrence County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 108 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 105 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for St. Lawrence County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Lawrence County
| Hurricanes | Relatively low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 161 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 89 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Canton
| Households | 2,220 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. |
|---|---|
| Town of Massena |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Canton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near Canton
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in St. Lawrence County
- Removal day
- 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 Canton
Close by
- Potsdam 6 with trees
- Norwood 2 with trees
- Norfolk 3 with trees
- Ogdensburg 1 with trees
- Waddington 4 with trees
- Gouverneur 1 with trees
- Massena 2 with trees
- Akwesasne