Illinois
Tree removal in Winnebago County, IL
Winnebago County: 88 of 127 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
- 88
- tornado reports
- 8
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 127 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 88 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 7 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 10, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 17 | Jul 13, 2024 |
| Winnebago | 6 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Durand | 5 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| New Milford | 5 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Loves Park | 4 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Machesney Park | 4 | Jun 22, 2024 |
| Roscoe | 4 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| South Beloit | 4 | Jun 25, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rock Energy Cooperative |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 115,450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
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.