Illinois
Tree removal in Kane County, IL
Kane County: 196 of 262 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
- 196
- tornado reports
- 23
- electric utilities
- 4
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Storm record
2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 262 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 196 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
| Of those, mentioning trees | 18 |
| Latest report with trees | Aug 16, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Places named most often in tree reports
| Place | Reports | Latest |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 19 | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Aurora | 14 | Aug 16, 2025 |
| Batavia | 13 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Burlington | 10 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Maple Park | 10 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Geneva | 8 | Jul 14, 2024 |
| St. Charles | 8 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Elburn | 7 | Aug 16, 2025 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Electric utilities serving the county
| 1 | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| 2 | City of Batavia |
| 3 | City of Geneva- (IL) |
| 4 | City of St Charles |
If a tree is on a line, call the utility first; each one has its own outage number.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Homes
| Households | 183,200 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1984 |
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.