Madison County · Illinois
Tree removal in Wood River, IL
Wood River: one National Weather Service storm report near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Wood River
- 1
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Madison County
- 75
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Wood River, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 19, 2017 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Madison County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 87 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 75 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Full record for Madison County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Madison County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 85 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Wood River
| Households | 4,460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1954 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Highland | |
| Clinton County Elec Coop, Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Madison County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Wood River
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1954, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Choosing a crew
- What changes the price?
- 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 Wood River
Close by
- Rosewood Heights
- East Alton 4 with trees
- Bethalto 1 with trees
- Roxana
- Hartford
- South Roxana 1 with trees
- Alton 5 with trees
- Edwardsville 1 with trees
- Holiday Shores
- Glen Carbon 1 with trees
- Granite City 9 with trees
- Pontoon Beach