Suffolk County · New York
Tree removal in Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Lake Ronkonkoma: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 75 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lake Ronkonkoma
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 75 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 Lake Ronkonkoma, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 14, 2022 · Aug 22, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 75 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 | 98 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 27 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake Ronkonkoma
| Households | 6,600 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1969 |
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 Lake Ronkonkoma
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?hurricane risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1969, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Should it come down?
- Removal day
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 Lake Ronkonkoma
Close by
- Lake Grove
- Ronkonkoma 2 with trees
- Nesconset 1 with trees
- Centereach 3 with trees
- Holbrook 1 with trees
- Islandia
- St. James 1 with trees
- Holtsville 1 with trees
- Farmingville
- Bohemia 3 with trees
- Village of the Branch
- Selden 2 with trees