Illinois
Tree removal in Jefferson County, IL
Jefferson County: 28 of 36 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
- 28
- tornado reports
- 3
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 36 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 28 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 2 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 29, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 13 | May 8, 2024 |
| Dix | 5 | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Bonnie | 3 | May 7, 2023 |
| Belle Rive | 1 | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Bluford | 1 | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Ina | 1 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Waltonville | 1 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Woodlawn | 1 | May 31, 2018 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| 2 | Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) |
| 3 | Wayne-White Counties 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 | 14,810 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Jefferson County
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.