Lee County · Illinois
Tree removal in Franklin Grove, IL
Franklin Grove, in Lee County: 29 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 Lee County
- 29
(844) 505-0950 Free call · answered 24/7
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Lee County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 63 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 29 |
| Tornado reports | 10 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Lee County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively low |
| Strong wind | Relatively high |
| Tornadoes | Relatively moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 138 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 62 |
| Distance to the station | 11 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Franklin Grove
| Households | 390 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1948 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| Rochelle Municipal Utilities |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Franklin Grove
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1948, among older trees
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Clearing a lota small place, about 390 households
- Calling the line
- Cables and braces
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.
Map of Franklin Grove
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