Marshall County · Illinois
Tree removal in Lacon, IL
Lacon: 5 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 70 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Lacon
- 5
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Marshall County
- 31
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Lacon, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jul 15, 2024 · Aug 29, 2022 · Aug 10, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Marshall County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 45 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 31 |
| Tornado reports | 7 |
Full record for Marshall County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Marshall 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 | 121 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 45 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lacon
| Households | 740 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1956 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lacon
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 740 households
- Is it an emergency?5 tree reports near Lacon
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1956, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Tree on power lines
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.