Champaign County · Illinois
Tree removal in Lake of the Woods, IL
Lake of the Woods, in Champaign County: 138 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 Champaign County
- 138
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Champaign County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 204 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 138 |
| Tornado reports | 15 |
Full record for Champaign County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Champaign County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 128 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 49 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Lake of the Woods
| Households | 760 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 6 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1993 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Champaign County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Lake of the Woods
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Clearing a lota small place, about 760 households
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Calling the line
- Should it come down?
- Permits and rules
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.