Jefferson County · Illinois
Tree removal in Mount Vernon, IL
Mount Vernon: 13 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 85 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Mount Vernon
- 13
- strongest gust in them
- 85 mph
- with trees across Jefferson County
- 28
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Mount Vernon, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 13 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 8, 2024 · May 4, 2024 · Mar 14, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 85 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Jefferson County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 36 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 28 |
| Tornado reports | 3 |
Full record for Jefferson County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Jefferson 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 | 108 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 37 |
| Distance to the station | 4 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Mount Vernon
| Households | 6,200 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 5 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1967 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | |
| Wayne-White Counties Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Mount Vernon
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1967, among older trees
- Is it an emergency?13 tree reports near Mount Vernon
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
- What changes the price?
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.