Morgan County · Illinois
Tree removal in Jacksonville, IL
Jacksonville: 14 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 81 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Jacksonville
- 14
- strongest gust in them
- 81 mph
- with trees across Morgan County
- 29
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Jacksonville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 14 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Sep 21, 2025 · Jun 18, 2025 · Jun 29, 2023 |
| Strongest gust | 81 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Morgan County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 38 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 29 |
| Tornado reports | 12 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Morgan County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 122 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 49 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Jacksonville
| Households | 6,720 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 6 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1962 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Illinois Rural Electric Coop | |
| Menard Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Morgan County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Jacksonville
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1962, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?14 tree reports near Jacksonville
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
- 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 Jacksonville
Close by
- South Jacksonville
- Waverly 1 with trees