Kane County · Illinois
Tree removal in South Elgin, IL
South Elgin: 4 National Weather Service storm reports near it that mention trees, 2016–2025, gusts up to 69 mph. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- storm reports with trees near South Elgin
- 4
- strongest gust in them
- 69 mph
- with trees across Kane County
- 196
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Near South Elgin, 2016–2025
| Reports that mention trees | 4 |
|---|---|
| Most recent | May 20, 2024 · Jul 5, 2022 · Aug 11, 2021 |
| Strongest gust | 69 mph, estimated |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
Kane County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 262 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 196 |
| Tornado reports | 23 |
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Kane County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Ice storms | Relatively moderate |
| Strong wind | Relatively moderate |
| Tornadoes | Relatively high |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 139 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 63 |
| Distance to the station | 5 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in South Elgin
| Households | 8,450 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 7 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 1996 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Commonwealth Edison Co |
|---|---|
| City of Batavia | |
| City of Geneva- (IL) |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Kane County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for South Elgin
- Is it an emergency?4 tree reports near South Elgin
- Who pays?tornado risk rated high
- Pruning instead of removal
- What changes the price?
- Calling the line
- 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.
Map of South Elgin
Close by
- Elgin 21 with trees
- Wayne 4 with trees
- St. Charles 8 with trees
- Campton Hills 4 with trees
- Sleepy Hollow 6 with trees
- Bartlett 6 with trees
- Geneva 8 with trees
- West Dundee 4 with trees
- East Dundee 2 with trees
- Lily Lake 6 with trees
- Gilberts 1 with trees
- Pingree Grove 5 with trees