Edgar County · Illinois
Tree removal in Paris, IL
Paris: 9 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 Paris
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Edgar County
- 31
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Paris, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Jun 29, 2023 · Oct 11, 2021 · Jul 19, 2020 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Edgar County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 48 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 31 |
| Tornado reports | 5 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Edgar 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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 44 |
| Distance to the station | 1 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Paris
| Households | 3,970 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1962 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Coles-Moultrie Electric Coop | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Edgar County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Paris
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Paris
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1962, among older trees
- Removal day
- Cables and braces
- Who pays?
- 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.