Hamilton County · Illinois
Tree removal in McLeansboro, IL
McLeansboro, in Hamilton County: 22 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Hamilton County
- 22
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Hamilton County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 26 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 22 |
| Tornado reports | 1 |
Full record for Hamilton County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hamilton County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 110 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 37 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in McLeansboro
| Households | 1,270 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | City of McLeansboro |
|---|---|
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Hamilton County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for McLeansboro
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,270 households
- Cables and braces
- Calling the line
- Tree on power lines
- Should it come down?
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.