McDonough County · Illinois
Tree removal in Macomb, IL
Macomb: 12 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Macomb
- 12
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across McDonough County
- 39
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Macomb, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 20, 2025 · Jun 29, 2023 · May 7, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
McDonough County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 71 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 39 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Full record for McDonough County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, McDonough County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 127 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 54 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Macomb
| Households | 6,380 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 5 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1968 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Adams Electric Coop | |
| City of Bushnell |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in McDonough County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Macomb
- Is it an emergency?12 tree reports near Macomb
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1968, among older trees
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Tree on power lines
- Arborist assessment
- Pruning instead of removal
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 Macomb
Close by
- Colchester 1 with trees
- Bushnell 6 with trees