Illinois
Tree removal in Union County, IL
Union County: 16 of 20 National Weather Service thunderstorm wind reports from 2016 through 2025 mention trees. The storm record, risk ratings, power utilities and towns.
- wind reports mentioning trees
- 16
- tornado reports
- 5
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 20 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 16 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | May 20, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | 5 | Jun 16, 2024 |
| Alto Pass | 2 | Aug 5, 2023 |
| Cobden | 2 | Jun 16, 2019 |
| Dongola | 2 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| Anna | 1 | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Mill Creek | 1 | Jul 19, 2023 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| 2 | Egyptian Electric Coop Assn |
| 3 | Southern Illinois Elec Coop |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 6,910 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Questions people ask
Rules in Illinois
Illinois: 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: Illinois Department of Insurance.