Illinois
Tree removal in DeKalb County, IL
DeKalb County: 76 of 131 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
- 76
- tornado reports
- 14
- electric utilities
- 1
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 131 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 76 |
| Tornado reports | 14 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 8 |
| Latest report with trees | Aug 18, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore | 16 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| DeKalb | 12 | Aug 16, 2025 |
| Genoa | 8 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Sandwich | 7 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Hinckley | 6 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Somonauk | 6 | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Shabbona | 3 | Aug 28, 2022 |
| Cortland | 2 | Jul 14, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 39,310 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
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.