Effingham County · Illinois
Tree removal in Effingham, IL
Effingham: 7 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 Effingham
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Effingham County
- 46
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Effingham, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Oct 18, 2025 · Jun 18, 2025 · Jul 5, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Effingham County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 72 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 46 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Effingham County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Effingham County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 114 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 41 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Effingham
| Households | 5,200 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Altamont | |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 6 utilities in Effingham County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Effingham
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Effingham
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1975, among older trees
- Permits and rules
- Tree on power lines
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
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 Effingham
Close by
- Teutopolis 2 with trees
- Dieterich 3 with trees
- Altamont 11 with trees