Tazewell County · Illinois
Tree removal in Washington, IL
Washington: 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 Washington
- 9
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Tazewell County
- 94
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Washington, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 9 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 2, 2025 · Mar 14, 2025 · Jul 15, 2024 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Tazewell County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 142 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 94 |
| Tornado reports | 17 |
Full record for Tazewell County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Tazewell 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 | 134 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 58 |
| Distance to the station | 12 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Washington
| Households | 6,110 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 8 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | |
| Menard Electric Coop |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Washington
- After-storm checkliststrong wind rated relatively high
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- The neighbor’s tree8 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Is it an emergency?9 tree reports near Washington
- Cables and braces
- Calling the line
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 Washington
Close by
- East Peoria 5 with trees
- Morton 11 with trees
- Peoria Heights 14 with trees
- Creve Coeur 1 with trees
- Marquette Heights 1 with trees
- North Pekin 1 with trees
- Heritage Lake
- Mackinaw 6 with trees
- Tremont 3 with trees
- Pekin 20 with trees
- Delavan 5 with trees