Illinois
Tree removal in Macoupin County, IL
Macoupin County: 32 of 40 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
- 32
- tornado reports
- 12
- electric utilities
- 5
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 40 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 32 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 8 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 17, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Staunton | 5 | May 16, 2025 |
| Brighton | 4 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| Bunker Hill | 4 | May 16, 2025 |
| Carlinville | 3 | May 16, 2025 |
| Gillespie | 2 | Mar 5, 2022 |
| Medora | 2 | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Modesto | 2 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Shipman | 2 | Jun 17, 2022 |
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 | Illinois Rural Electric Coop |
| 3 | M J M Electric Cooperative Inc |
| 4 | Rural Electric Conven Coop |
| 5 | Southwestern Electric Coop Inc |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 17,430 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1966 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Macoupin 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.