Clay County · Illinois
Tree removal in Louisville, IL
Louisville: 6 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 Louisville
- 6
- strongest gust in them
- 70 mph
- with trees across Clay County
- 39
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near Louisville, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | Apr 19, 2025 · May 26, 2024 · Aug 3, 2022 |
| Strongest gust | 70 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Clay County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 68 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 39 |
| Tornado reports | 4 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Clay 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 | 99 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 32 |
| Distance to the station | 6 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Louisville
| Households | 510 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 7 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1972 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Ameren Illinois Company |
|---|---|
| City of Flora | |
| Clay Electric Coop Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 7 utilities in Clay County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Louisville
- Clearing a lota small place, about 510 households
- Is it an emergency?6 tree reports near Louisville
- Warning signshalf the homes built by 1972, among older trees
- Cables and braces
- Permits and rules
- Who pays?
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.