Illinois
Tree removal in Putnam County, IL
Putnam County: 35 of 41 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
- 35
- tornado reports
- 4
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 41 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 1 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 11, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 8 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Granville | 5 | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Magnolia | 3 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| Mark | 2 | Jul 15, 2024 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| 2 | Corn Belt Energy Corporation |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 2,470 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1975 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Putnam 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.