Illinois
Tree removal in McHenry County, IL
McHenry County: 119 of 159 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
- 119
- tornado reports
- 7
- electric utilities
- 2
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 159 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 119 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 5 |
| Latest report with trees | Sep 21, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | 14 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Algonquin | 13 | Aug 16, 2025 |
| Woodstock | 13 | Aug 16, 2025 |
| Marengo | 9 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Harvard | 5 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Lake in the Hills | 5 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Wonder Lake | 5 | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Cary | 4 | Aug 16, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rock Energy Cooperative |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 116,330 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1989 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
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.