Monroe County · Illinois
Tree removal in Columbia, IL
Columbia: 6 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 64 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near Columbia
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 64 mph
- with trees across Monroe County
- 25
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Columbia, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 20, 2025 · Jul 1, 2023 · Jun 5, 2019 |
| Strongest gust | 64 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Monroe County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 34 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 25 |
| Tornado reports | 9 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Monroe County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Very low |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 97 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 31 |
| Distance to the station | 8 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Columbia
| Households | 4,460 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1992 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Waterloo | |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Monroe County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Columbia
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Columbia
- Should it come down?
- Arborist assessment
- Removal day
- Choosing a crew
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.