Hancock County · Illinois
Tree removal in Hamilton, IL
Hamilton: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 90 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Hamilton
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 90 mph
- with trees across Hancock County
- 35
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Hamilton, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Mar 21, 2025 · Jun 29, 2023 · Jul 17, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 90 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Hancock County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 61 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 35 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Hancock County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Hancock County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 117 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 48 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Hamilton
| Households | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1970 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Adams Electric Coop | |
| McDonough Power Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Hancock County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Hamilton
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1970, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree7 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 1,160 households
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Hamilton
- Permits and rules
- Removal day
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.