Sangamon County · Illinois
Tree removal in Springfield, IL
Springfield: 15 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Springfield
- 15
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Sangamon County
- 134
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Springfield, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 15 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 30, 2024 · Jun 25, 2024 · Jun 29, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Sangamon County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 186 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 134 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Full record for Sangamon County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Sangamon County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 114 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 46 |
| Distance to the station | 2 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Springfield
| Households | 50,800 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Springfield | |
| Menard Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Sangamon County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Springfield
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1971, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?15 tree reports near Springfield
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Removal day
- Calling the line
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.
Map of Springfield
Close by
- Leland Grove 4 with trees
- Grandview 7 with trees
- Jerome 1 with trees
- Southern View 5 with trees
- Riverton 7 with trees
- Sherman 7 with trees
- Rochester 4 with trees
- Chatham 14 with trees
- Williamsville 1 with trees
- Pawnee 9 with trees
- New Berlin 4 with trees
- Divernon 5 with trees