Illinois
Tree removal in Stephenson County, IL
Stephenson County: 49 of 66 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
- 49
- tornado reports
- 8
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 66 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 49 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Latest report with trees | Aug 18, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport | 22 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Lena | 3 | May 21, 2024 |
| Orangeville | 3 | Jun 24, 2023 |
| Pearl City | 3 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Dakota | 2 | Jul 5, 2025 |
| Winslow | 2 | Jul 18, 2020 |
| Davis | 1 | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Ridott | 1 | Jul 4, 2022 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rock Energy Cooperative |
| 3 | Scenic Rivers Energy 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 | 19,470 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1959 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Stephenson 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.