Illinois
Tree removal in Coles County, IL
Coles County: 44 of 65 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
- 44
- tornado reports
- 8
- electric utilities
- 3
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 65 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 44 |
| Tornado reports | 8 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 4 |
| Latest report with trees | Jul 12, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Mattoon | 17 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| Charleston | 12 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Humboldt | 3 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Oakland | 2 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Trilla | 2 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Ashmore | 1 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Lerna | 1 | Jun 29, 2023 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| 2 | Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop |
| 3 | Enerstar Power Corp |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 20,340 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
Towns in Coles 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.