DeKalb County · Illinois
Tree removal in DeKalb, IL
DeKalb: 12 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 DeKalb
- 12
- strongest gust in them
- 74 mph
- with trees across DeKalb County
- 76
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near DeKalb, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 12 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Aug 16, 2025 · May 15, 2025 · Jul 14, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 74 mph, measured |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
DeKalb County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 131 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 76 |
| Tornado reports | 14 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, DeKalb County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 141 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 64 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in DeKalb
| Households | 16,020 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 4 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 4 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1977 |
Most homes here are rented. At a rented home, tree work is usually the landlord’s decision and bill; the lease says.
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for DeKalb
- Is it an emergency?12 tree reports near DeKalb
- Should it come down?mostly rented homes: the landlord usually decides
- Removal day
- Warning signs
- Cables and braces
- Pruning instead of removal
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.