Illinois
Tree removal in Macon County, IL
Macon County: 74 of 105 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
- 74
- tornado reports
- 18
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 105 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 74 |
| Tornado reports | 18 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 12 |
| Latest report with trees | Dec 28, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 22 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Argenta | 8 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Forsyth | 6 | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Harristown | 6 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Warrensburg | 6 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Blue Mound | 5 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Oreana | 5 | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Maroa | 3 | Aug 19, 2025 |
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 | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| 2 | Corn Belt Energy Corporation |
| 3 | Menard Electric Coop |
| 4 | Shelby 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 | 43,330 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1964 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Macon 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.