McDonough County · Illinois
Tree removal in Colchester, IL
Colchester: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 60 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Colchester
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 60 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 Colchester, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 20, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 60 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 | 134 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 59 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Colchester
| Households | 500 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1959 |
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 Colchester
- Clearing a lota small place, about 500 households
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1959, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Calling the line
- Tree on power lines
- Removal day
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.