Montgomery County · Illinois
Tree removal in Litchfield, IL
Litchfield: 7 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 74 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Litchfield
- 7
- strongest gust in them
- 74 mph
- with trees across Montgomery County
- 37
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Litchfield, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 7 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 24, 2024 · Jun 29, 2023 · Jun 21, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 74 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Montgomery County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 48 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 37 |
| Tornado reports | 16 |
Full record for Montgomery County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Montgomery County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 100 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 33 |
| Distance to the station | 9 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Litchfield
| Households | 3,030 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1957 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| M J M Electric Cooperative Inc | |
| Rural Electric Conven Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 5 utilities in Montgomery County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Litchfield
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?7 tree reports near Litchfield
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1957, among older trees
- Tree on power lines
- Cables and braces
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.