St. Clair County · Illinois
Tree removal in New Athens, IL
New Athens, in St. Clair County: 70 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across St. Clair County
- 70
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
St. Clair County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 98 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 70 |
| Tornado reports | 14 |
Full record for St. Clair County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, St. Clair County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively high |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 93 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 27 |
| Distance to the station | 14 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in New Athens
| Households | 830 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1960 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Highland | |
| City of Mascoutah |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 9 utilities in St. Clair County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for New Athens
- Clearing a lota small place, about 830 households
- Tree on power linesice storms rated relatively high in St. Clair County
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1960, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Should it come down?
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.